Gerichtspraxis Im Stadtstaat Cordoba: Zum Recht Der Gesellschaft in Einer Malikitisch-Islamischen Rechtstradition Des 5./11. Jahrhunderts (Studies in Islamic Law and Society) [Hardcover]

Christian Muller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Studies in Islamic Law and Society | Publication Date: March 1, 1999

This study focuses on judicial practice in the Andalusian metropolis of Cordoba during the years 456/1064 to 464/1072. The author analyzes the writings of the council judiciary, who commented, often controversially, on cases heard by courts pertaining to different judiciary systems. The text offers insights into the organization of the city's judiciary and its social and economic life. they allow for a precise definition of the relation between the qadi and governmental jurisdiction. By examining both realms, the author demonstrates that fiqh, the Islamic system of ethical and judicial norms, was held, by all forms of the judiciary of this Muslim capital, to constitute a fundamental component of the legal system. The author develops a new interpretation of the reciprocity between society and law.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'..".a valuable book, full of interesting remarks that show how crucially the study of legal cases expands our knowledge on the application of Islamic law.'
Delfina Serrano Ruano, "Journal of the American Oriental Society, 2001.
'"M]ller's book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the workings of a legal system in historical practice.'
Alfons H. Teipen, "Religious Studies Review, 2003.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 468 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004113541
• ISBN-13: 978-9004113541
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,160,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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