Living sharia : law and practice in Malaysia /
Daniels, Timothy P., 1960-,
Living sharia : law and practice in Malaysia / Timothy P. Daniels. - xiv, 266 pages ; 24 cm. - Critical dialogues in Southeast Asian studies . - Critical dialogues in Southeast Asian studies .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : sharia and the anthropology of knowledge -- Sharia in Malaysia : the historical background -- Family law : religious officials, reasoning style, and controversies -- Criminal law : taking the middle road -- Economics : the Malaysian state, Darul Arqam, and the Islamic Party of Malaysia -- Pro-sharia discourses : race, religion, and nation -- Contra-sharia discourses : Islamic and secular human rights -- Individual views, voices, and practices -- Conclusion : sharia cultural models and sociopolitical projects.
9780295742557 RM125.34
Islamic law--Malaysia.
Islam--Social aspects--Malaysia.
Islam and politics--Malaysia.
Living sharia : law and practice in Malaysia / Timothy P. Daniels. - xiv, 266 pages ; 24 cm. - Critical dialogues in Southeast Asian studies . - Critical dialogues in Southeast Asian studies .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : sharia and the anthropology of knowledge -- Sharia in Malaysia : the historical background -- Family law : religious officials, reasoning style, and controversies -- Criminal law : taking the middle road -- Economics : the Malaysian state, Darul Arqam, and the Islamic Party of Malaysia -- Pro-sharia discourses : race, religion, and nation -- Contra-sharia discourses : Islamic and secular human rights -- Individual views, voices, and practices -- Conclusion : sharia cultural models and sociopolitical projects.
9780295742557 RM125.34
Islamic law--Malaysia.
Islam--Social aspects--Malaysia.
Islam and politics--Malaysia.