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    Islamic Law
    The India-China Opium Trade in the Nineteenth Century
    • The book explores the clandestine opium trade between India and China from 1823 to 1860, highlighting the perilous journeys undertaken by swift vessels that navigated treacherous waters filled with pirates and typhoons. It delves into the operations of American, British, and Indian firms involved in this lucrative yet morally dubious commerce, shedding light on the complex interplay of profit, legality, and ethics in a historical context.

      The India-China Opium Trade in the Nineteenth Century2014
    • Islamic Law

      The Sharia from Muhammad's Time to the Present

      • 215 stron
      • 8 godzin czytania

      The sharia is a set of traditional laws that define a Muslim's obligations to God and his fellow human beings. Westerners often misunderstand the nature of the sharia, born as it is of a complicated legal and academic tradition that may not always seem relevant to today's world. Written for those unfamiliar with Islam, this volume provides an accurate and objective assessment of the sharia's achievements, shortcomings and future prospects. It explores the fundamentals of Islam and traditional sharia laws. In addition, the sharia is discussed with respect to Ottoman law, puritanism and jihad. The sharia's relevance to today's world events is also explored. Among items provided in appendices are a commentary on a Western translation of the concept of jihad and an analysis of the sharia in 29 selected countries.

      Islamic Law2007