Development of Muslim Theology, Jurisprudence and Constitutional Theory

One of the best general introductions to Islamic lawDespite its age this is still one of the best general introductions to Islamic law. It remains a standard work in scholarly bibliographies. Offering both a history and a critical analysis, this book is enriched by a 66-page appendix containing complete translations of primary texts. Macdonald [1863-1943], a professor at the Hartford Seminary, established the field of Islamic studies in the United States in 1893. His efforts led to the creation of what is now the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at the Hartford Seminary.IntroductionPART I Constitutional DevelopmentI. From Death of Muhammad to Rise of AbbasidsII. To Rise of AyyubidsIII. To Present SituationPART II Development of JurisprudenceI. To Close of Umayyad PeriodII. To Present SituationPART III Development of TheologyI. To Close of Umayyad PeriodII. To Foundation of Fatamid KhalifateIII. To Triumph of Ash'arites in EastIV. Al-GhazzaliV. To Ibn Sab'in and End of MuwahhidsVI. To Present Situation APPENDICESIllustrative Documents in TranslationSelected BibliographyChronological TableIndex