The Islamization of the Law in Pakistan (RLE Politics of Islam)

by Rubya Mehdi

Overview

This is a detailed, critical study of the reforms which have been made in recent years to the law in the State of Pakistan with the ostensible objective of bringing it into accord with the requirements of Islam. Special emphasis is given to the period from 1977 when General Zia ul Haque adopted a period of Islamization.

This is a field of investigation of considerable importance both for the advancement of legal and political theory and for practical purposes, especially as regards human rights. The author, trained both in Pakistan law and the concepts and practice of Islamic law, has been able to advance significantly our understanding of the doctrinal developments documented in this book.

First published in 1994.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415830843
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/08/2013
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Politics of Islam
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rubya Mehdi

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Theoretical Framework: Islamization and an Inconsistent and Unstable Legal System in a Peripheral Capitalist State 2. Islamic Provisions in the Constitutions of Pakistan 3. Criminal Law 4. Family Law 5. The Procedure Used in the Islamization of the Law 6. Conclusion 7. Postscript. Notes. Works Cited. Glossary. Table of Abbreviations. Table of Cases. Appendix 1. Survey Conducted Among Lawyers. Appendix 2. Text of Qisas and Diyat Ordinance, 1990; Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1990. Appendix 3. Text of Enforcement of Shari’ah Act, 1991

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"I believe this book is a valuable resource." - Christopher C. Faille, THE FEDERAL LAWYER

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