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Introduction The teaching of Islam in Western Universities is a work in progress; it faces challenges and raises questions. It…

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The conclusion offers some perspectives on the challenges and prospects for islamic doctrine and practice in the context of…

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This book is a revised version of the proceeding of the Conference on "Islam in Southeast Asia: Political, Social, and…

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Introduction It is due to their relevance to real-life issues of vital concern to people welfare that the maqasid (goals…

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Introduction This survey of themes of common interest to the shariah (Islamic law as expounded in the Qur'an and the…

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Introduction AIDS is not a monolithic theme and some of its related issues have ethical and sociopolitical implications far beyond…

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In this book, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi navigates the reader along a path synonymous with his political approach.…

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Introductory Remarks This essay is presented in seven sections, beginning with a discussion of Art. 1 of the Afghan Constitution…

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This chapter begins with an introductory section which sets out some of the uncertainties concerning the concept and definition of…

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The chapter begins with an explanation of the two terms, Shariah and Fiqh, which are often used interchangeably but are…

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