Islam and literalism : literal meaning and interpretation in Islamic legal theory /: literal meaning and interpretation in Islamic legal theory. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Gleave.
• Authors: Gleave, R (Robert)
• Contents: Preface; 1. Understanding Literal Meaning; 2. Literal Meaning and Scriptural Exegesis; 3. Literal Meaning In Early Muslim Thought; 4. Literal Meaning in Early Muslim Jurisprudence; 5. Literal Meaning in Sunni Jurisprudence; 6. Legal Literalism and Early Zahiri Legal Thought; 7. Literalism and Ibn à ?azm's Legal Theory; 8. Literal Meaning in Early Sectarian Legal Theory; 9. Literal Meaning in Classical Imami Legal Theory; 10. Literal Meaning in Modern Muslim Legal Theory; Conclusions; Bibliography.
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 340.59; Islamic law -- Interpretation and construction; Religion -- Islam -- Law; Islamic theology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780748655540; 9780748631131; 9780748655533
• Related ISBNs: 9780748625703
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.