13. Law-making in Islam
Contents
- Home
- Acknowledgements
- Four verses from the Qur’an
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Knowledge of Arabic and its importance
- 3. Basic rules to be followed in the study of the Qur’an
- 4. Explanation of the Qur’an by the Qur’an
- 5. Understanding the first sura: Al-Fatiha, the key to the Qur’an
- 6. Basic teachings of the Qur’an
- 7. The prophets and their revelations
- 8. Topics apparently controversial
- 8.1 Punishment for stealing
- 8.2 Adultery
- 8.3 Does the Qur’an sanction the beating of women?
- 8.4 Women’s rights
- 8.5 Divorce and reconciliation procedure
- 8.6 Polygamy in Islam
- 8.7 The Veil (Hijab)
- 8.8 Jihad
- 8.9 Intoxicating liquors
- 8.10 Gambling
- 8.11 Interest
- 8.12 Intercession
- 8.13 The ‘moon sighting’ controversy
- 9. Latter-day saints (Pirs)
- 10. The implications of Hadith for Islam
- 11. The five pillars
- 12. Economic system of the Qur’an
- 13. Law-making in Islam
- 14. The Qur’an and Science
- 15. The purpose of mankind
- 16 The Islamic State
- 17. Islam and human rights
- 18. Jewish scriptures and the Bible
- 19. Human evolution
- 20. Conclusion
- Appendices
- Bibliography
- Book reviews