On British Islam Religion, Law, and Everyday Practice in Shariʿa Councils |
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| Author:
| Bowen, John R. |
| Series title: | Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-15854-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2016 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shari?a councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical and ethnographic look at British Islam, John Bow
On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shari?a councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical and ethnographic look at British Islam, John Bow