The World of Fatwa: or the Shariah in Action

DETAILS : 

Author : Arun Shourie 
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Collins
Publication Date : 27 July 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 776 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9350293420
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789350293423
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Passed by a recognized authority, a fatwa is considered as the ultimate decision which followers of Islam are expected to abide. In the book, The World of Fatwas Or The Sharia In Action, the author gives a detailed view into the world of fatwas.

Every law or decree has a tremendous impact on the people it is imposed on. Similarly, fatwas have had tremendous impact on Islamic followers since generations. The author probes into the political, social and religious contexts of fatwas along with their implications. with a number of fatwas listed in his book, he investigates the reasons as to why women are considered as the ultimate source of pain and distress in Islam. The book also explores the reasons that made cow slaughtering a great act in the name of Islam but which ironically has no traces in the holy Quran.

The author compels Islamic believers to probe into the hidden meanings and implications of these fatwas and the urgent need of the followers to adapt to the changing times. The World of Fatwas Or The Sharia In Action is a well-researched book, meant not only for the believers of Islam but also for interested non-believers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Born in India, Arun Shourie received his higher education in the United States, where he earned a doctorate in Economics. He earned a name for being a dedicated journalist, a brilliant author and a genius politician. Arun Shourie previously worked for The Indian Express as an Executive Editor and he exposed many scams and corrupt high-profile people there. He has written more than 26 books and has bagged prestigious awards like The Padma Bhushan, The Dadabhai Naoroji Award and The Magsaysay Award.