Islamic Law and Society

What is Islamic law? Most Australians consider it a religious code, but what more? Islam is the religion of more than a quarter of the worlds population. As Muslims and their culture impact more and more in Australian society, a deeper understanding is necessary of the Islamic way of life, the different interpretations of Islamic law, and the status of Islamic law within the Australian legal system. This book has been written to meet the needs of teachers and students who wish to acquire an introductory knowledge of Islamic law and culture.