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Development of Muslim Theology, Jurisprudence, and Constitutional Theory

By Duncan Black MacDonald

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Embark on a journey through Islamic civilization to discover the intertwined evolution of religious beliefs, legal principles, and governmental structures.

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2019-03-26
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** "Development of Muslim Theology, Jurisprudence, and Constitutional Theory" by Duncan Black Macdonald is an early 20th-century exploration of the growth of Islamic thought. The work seeks to give readers an understanding of how Muslim beliefs, laws, and forms of government changed over time. Macdonald shows that these three areas—theology, legal systems, and government—are closely related and all part of the history of Muslim civilization. He uses original Arabic writings as the basis for his study. The book aims to appeal to both scholars and general readers who wish to broaden their knowledge, particularly those interested in the cross-section of religious history with legal and ethical standards. **

About the Author

Duncan Black MacDonald (1863-1943) was an American Orientalist, who was a "pioneer of Arabic and Islamic studies in the United States". He was praised by Hamza Yusuf as a "great Islamic scholar".

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