Mohammad Hashim Kamali

Kamali enjoys extraordinary respect among traditionalist as well as modernist camps for his command on traditional jurisprudence. This is an extremely lucid and novel compendium of Islamic law which can come under the ambit of Muslim tradition of freedom of expression. His insights on blasphemy and apostasy not only provide reasonable review of historical opinions of different schools but also share brief analysis of their reasoning in the the light of Quran and Sunnah.

Crime and Punishment in Islamic Law is a welcome addition to the ever-growing scholarly literature on Islamic law and jurisprudence. With his multi-disciplinary approach, Mohammad Hashim Kamali revisits the present day theory and practice of sharia across the Muslim world. He also provides the context to current theory and practice of sharia in different Muslim countries and offers recommendations as to how to remove the visible contradictions in the legal systems of these countries. Among show more the moderate Muslims, Mohammad Hashim Kamali is considered one of the most important scholars of Islamic law/sharia and this is his best work. He provides new perspectives and approaches to understand sharia laws. Scholars and students of sharia and Islam and sharia must read this encyclopedic book. show less

En los últimos años, el tema de la libertad de expresión se ha convertido en un tema de debate acalorado. Libertad de expresión en el Islam ofrece la primera y única presentación detallada en inglés de la libertad de expresión tanto desde la perspectiva legal como moral del Islam. Este trabajo es un intento pionero en el examen de la evidencia sobre la libertad de expresión en las fuentes de la Sharia y las limitaciones, ya sean morales, legales o teológicas, que el Islam impone al show more ejercicio válido de esta libertad. La libertad de expresión en el Islam es informativa no solo sobre el tema de las posibilidades de libertad de expresión dentro del Islam, sino también sobre la tradición cultural del Islam y sus directrices sobre el comportamiento social. La libertad de expresión en el islam forma parte de una serie dedicada a los derechos y libertades fundamentales en el islam y debe leerse junto con La dignidad del hombre: una perspectiva islámica y libertad, igualdad y justicia en el islam. -
In recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic of heated debate. Freedom of Expression in Islam offers the first and only detailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legal and moral perspectives of Islam. This work is a pioneering attempt in examining both the evidence on freedom of expression in the sources of the Shari'ah and the limitations, whether moral, legal or theological, that Islam imposes on the valid exercise of this freedom. Freedom of Expression in Islam is informative not only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression within Islam, but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on social behaviour. Freedom of Expression in Islam is part of a series dedicated to the fundamental rights and liberties in Islam and should be read in conjunction with The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective and Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam. show less

Al analizar los derechos y las libertades en el Islam, este examen se centra en tres áreas conectadas y complementarias: educación, trabajo y bienestar, y cómo se trata cada una en el Corán. El profeta y los califas piadosos se usan como ejemplos, ya que el libro sostiene que los educados tienen más probabilidades de ingresar a la fuerza laboral y contribuir a la comunidad. Al tocar diversos temas, incluida la institucionalización del aprendizaje, el papel de los gobiernos y la show more responsabilidad de atender a las personas necesitadas, este registro ofrece una comprensión de los derechos humanos desde una perspectiva islámica. Los interesados en los estudios islámicos, el derecho y la filosofía estarán particularmente intrigados. -
Discussing rights and liberties in Islam, this examination focuses on three connected and complementary areaseducation, work, and welfareand how each is treated in the Qur´an. The Prophet and Pious Caliphs are used as examples as the book argues that the educated are more likely to enter the workforce and contribute to the community. Touching upon various topics, including the institutionalization of learning, the role of governments, and the responsibility to care for individuals in need, this record offers an understanding of human rights from an Islamic perspective. Those interested in Islamic Studies, law, and philosophy will be particularly intrigued. show less