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Islamic Law in Circulation explores the dynamic transmission of Shafi’i legal texts across the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean world from the medieval period onward. Mahmood Kooria demonstrates how Islamic jurisprudence traveled not as a static doctrine but as a living practice, constantly adapted and reinterpreted by scholars, merchants, and legal practitioners in diverse regions.
Through careful analysis of manuscripts, legal commentaries, and historical records, Kooria reveals the networks through which Islamic law circulated, including trade routes, educational institutions, and scholarly correspondence. The book shows how Shafi’i jurisprudence took root in different contexts—from the Arabian Peninsula to East Africa, South Asia, and the Mediterranean—while maintaining connections to its original sources.
This innovative study challenges traditional approaches to Islamic legal history by emphasizing circulation, adaptation, and local variation rather than viewing law as a monolithic system. It provides crucial insights into how religious and legal knowledge was transmitted across diverse societies and how communities engaged with authoritative texts to address local needs and circumstances.
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