Table of Contents

Contents Introduction to Islamic law A brief survey of Islamic history Islamic jurisprudence Islamic laws on war and peace Women in Islamic law Marriage in Islamic law Family life Divorce Inheritance, wills and waqf Contraception, abortion and new medical technology Islamic criminal law Evidence in Islamic law Islamic commercial law Islamic banking Islam and Muslims in Australia Glossary of Arabic terms/ Bibliography/ Index

Reviews

It addresses a number of commonly held misconceptions ... It is interesting reading and a thorough introduction for people who want to know more about Islam. - Educational Book Review (India), January-February 2004