Inevitable Doubt: Two Theories of Shii Jurisprudence (Studies in Islamic Law and Society) [Hardcover]

Robert Gleave (Author)

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ISBN-10: 9004115951 | ISBN-13: 978-9004115958 | Publication Date: May 1, 2000

In this volume, two classical texts of legal theory ("usul al-fiqh") are analyzed. The authors of these works belonged to two schools of Shii jurisprudence: Yusuf al-Bahrani (d.1186/1772) was a key figure in the "Akhbari" school, and his adversary, Muhammad Baqir al-Bihbahani (d.1206/1791-2) was credited with the revival of the "Usuli" school and the defeat of Akhbarism after Bahrani's death. Through a comparison of the two writers' theories, this work describes the major areas of dispute between the two schools, examining how their different epistemologies lead to different conceptions of the sources and interpretation of the Sharia, God's law for humanity.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 263 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004115951
• ISBN-13: 978-9004115958
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Inevitable Doubt: Two Theories of Shii Jurisprudence (Studies in Islamic Law and Society) (Hardcover)

Professor Gleave creates a logical and clean framework to compare and contrast the foundations of jurisprudence according to two important Shi'i scholars: one from the Akhbari tradition and one from the Usuli tradition. His book follows Bahrani's foundational framework and brings Bihbihani's work into conversation with that framework.

A recommended work for individuals interested in Islamic intellectual history, fiqh, and epistemological theories.