Islamic Legal Revival: Reception of European Law and Transformations in Islamic Legal Thought in Egypt, 1875-1952 (Oxford Islamic Legal Studies)
by Leonard Wood
Islamic Legal Revival explores the reception of European law in Egypt and its profound effects on Islamic legal thought from 1875 to 1952. It traces the transformations in jurisprudence amid colonial influences, offering insights into the adaptation and evolution of Islamic legal traditions in a changing world.
About This Book
Islamic Legal Revival delves into the historical interplay between European legal influences and Islamic legal traditions in Egypt over a transformative period from 1875 to 1952.
The book analyzes how European law was received and adapted within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence, highlighting shifts in legal thought and practice.
Part of the Oxford Islamic Legal Studies series, it provides a detailed examination of the evolving dynamics in Islamic legal scholarship during colonial and post-colonial contexts.
Through rigorous historical analysis, the study reveals the complexities of legal hybridization and the enduring impact on modern Islamic legal systems.
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