The existence of Islamic law in the first century of the Hijra : a study in authenticity

This thesis is an attempt to question the established thesis of Joseph Schacht that Islamic law, as we know now, did not exist during the greater part of the first century of the Hijra. His argument rests on the notion that the Qur'an was only utilized as a secondary source in legal matters, an...

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Main Author: Arfa, Faisar Ananda, 1964-
Other Authors: Hallaq, Wael B. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1995
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