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Islamic Jurisprudence and the Primacy of Shariah

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  • Etim E Okon

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The purpose of shariah like any other legal system is the maintenance of law and order. Society cannot achieve peace and prosperity without some form of social control. Outlawry can only lead to social disequilibrium. The focus of this paper is not the legal or juridical functions of the shariah, but the social and political dimensions of Islamic jurisprudence. Since the purpose for being of an Islamic state is the full implementation of the shariah, the aim of this study is to evaluate the nature and content of Islamic jurisprudence. The study will assess the compatibility or otherwise of Islamic jurisprudence with contemporary developments in international human rights and humanitarian law and the suitability or otherwise of implementing shariah law in a democratic and liberal society.

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  • Etim E Okon, 2013. "Islamic Jurisprudence and the Primacy of Shariah," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(1), pages 138-149.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:3:y:2013:i:1:p:138-149:id:2406
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    1. Sung Jang Chung, 2013. "Economic Relationship among Self, Society and Nation," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(3), pages 622-644, March(1).
    2. Sarmin Khatun, 2024. "Review of the Role of Islamic Ethics and Values in Fostering a Culture of Peace in Contemporary Idle Muslim Society," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(8), pages 1935-1945, August.

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