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Fatwa and Politics in the Islamic World.

Authors :
Patel, David
Blaydes, Lisa
Source :
Conference Papers -- International Studies Association. 2009 Annual Meeting, p1. 0p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The fatwa -- or a religious edict issued by an Islamic scholar -- is the primary means by which Muslim scholars provide guidance to their communities on a variety of social, economic and political issues. This paper will examine the promulgation of fatwa ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- International Studies Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
45100895