Islamic Law

The doctrine of modern law of the sea is commonly believed to have developed from Renaissance Europe. Often ignored though is the role of Islamic l...

I.B. Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies How has the Ismaili branch of Shii Islam interacted with other Islamic communitie...

Triple talaq, or talaq-e-bidat, is one of the most debated issues not only in India but also in other countries having a sizeable Muslim population...

This book looks at fatwa in Indonesia during the period following the fall of President Suharto. It is an in-depth exploration of three fatwa-makin...

In this thought-provoking book, Mona Siddiqui reflects upon key themes in Islamic law and theology. These themes, which range through discussions a...

This book looks at how Islamic law was practiced in Russia from the conquest of the empire''s first Muslim territories in the mid-1500s to the Russ...

2019 Choice Outstanding Academic title I.B.Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies Why is the term shari?a-the mention of whi...

Debunking conventional narratives of Afghanistan as a perennial war zone or marginal frontier, Faiz Ahmed presents a vibrant account of the first M...

How and why have women come to play a central role in the political project of Islamic revivalism and in the power struggles between Islamic and se...

Pre-modern Muslim jurists drew a clear distinction between the nurturing and upkeep of children, or 'custody', and caring for the child's education...