Freedom of expression in Islam /
Kamali, Mohammad Hashim.
Freedom of expression in Islam / Mohammad Hashim Kamali. - Rev. ed. - Cambridge : Islamic Texts Society, 1997. - 349 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [302]-314) and index.
Contents: "Freedom of Expression in Islam is informative not only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression within Islam, but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on social behaviour. Distinguished by its clarity and readability, this book is not only essential reading for anyone interested in Islamic law, in Muslim society or in issues of comparative jurisprudence, but is also an important contribution to the current debate concerning the definition and limits of the principle of free speech. Suitable for undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Islamic Studies, Comparative Jurisprudence and Political Theory."--Jacket.
Summary: PART ONE: PRELIMINARY. I. Introduction ---
II. Definition and Scope ---
III. Rights and Fundamental Rights ----
PART TWO: AFFIRMATIVE EVIDENCE. I. Introductory Remarks ---
II. The Qur'anic Principle of Hisbah ---
III. Sincere Advice ---
IV. Consultation ---
V. Personal Reasoning ---
VI. Freedom to Criticise ---
VII. Freedom to Express an Opinion ---
VIII. Freedom of Association ---
IX. Freedom of Religion ----
PART THREE: MORAL RESTRAINTS. I. General Themes ---
II. Special Subjects ----
PART FOUR: LEGAL RESTRAINTS. I. Introductory Remarks ---
II. Public Utterance of Hurtful Speech ---
III. Slanderous Accusation ---
IV. Libel ---
V. Insult ---
VI. Cursing ---
VII. Attribution of Disbelief to a Muslim ---
VIII. Sedition ---
X. Blasphemy.
0946621594 0946621608 (pbk.)
98110378
Freedom of speech--Religious aspects--Islam.
Islam--Civil rights
BP 173.66 / .K36 1997
297.2/72
Freedom of expression in Islam / Mohammad Hashim Kamali. - Rev. ed. - Cambridge : Islamic Texts Society, 1997. - 349 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [302]-314) and index.
Contents: "Freedom of Expression in Islam is informative not only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression within Islam, but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on social behaviour. Distinguished by its clarity and readability, this book is not only essential reading for anyone interested in Islamic law, in Muslim society or in issues of comparative jurisprudence, but is also an important contribution to the current debate concerning the definition and limits of the principle of free speech. Suitable for undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Islamic Studies, Comparative Jurisprudence and Political Theory."--Jacket.
Summary: PART ONE: PRELIMINARY. I. Introduction ---
II. Definition and Scope ---
III. Rights and Fundamental Rights ----
PART TWO: AFFIRMATIVE EVIDENCE. I. Introductory Remarks ---
II. The Qur'anic Principle of Hisbah ---
III. Sincere Advice ---
IV. Consultation ---
V. Personal Reasoning ---
VI. Freedom to Criticise ---
VII. Freedom to Express an Opinion ---
VIII. Freedom of Association ---
IX. Freedom of Religion ----
PART THREE: MORAL RESTRAINTS. I. General Themes ---
II. Special Subjects ----
PART FOUR: LEGAL RESTRAINTS. I. Introductory Remarks ---
II. Public Utterance of Hurtful Speech ---
III. Slanderous Accusation ---
IV. Libel ---
V. Insult ---
VI. Cursing ---
VII. Attribution of Disbelief to a Muslim ---
VIII. Sedition ---
X. Blasphemy.
0946621594 0946621608 (pbk.)
98110378
Freedom of speech--Religious aspects--Islam.
Islam--Civil rights
BP 173.66 / .K36 1997
297.2/72