On the Development of Custom as a Source of Law in Islamic Law

Abstract Although classical Islamic legal theory did not recognize custom as a source of law, Muslim jurists — in particular, the ḥanafīs — discussed the status of custom already in the pre-classical period. Custom was incorporated into Islamic law in a variety of ways: by including certain practice...

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Main Author: Libson, Gideon (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 1997
In: Islamic law and society
Year: 1997, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 131-155
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