This pioneering research brings into focus the Islamic contribution and influence in the development of the modern law of the sea.

This volume examines Islamic maritime law and practice of Muslim mariners during the classical period using Fatwa and Geniza sources. Maritime terminology, inte

"Islamic Law and International Law is a comprehensive examination of differences and similarities between the Islamic legal tradition and international law, esp

Between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, a distinct form of Islamic thought and practice developed among Muslim trading communities of the Indian Ocean. Seb

Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. This book provides a critical overvie