Islamic Law and Society in the Sudan

Few studies exist which deal with Islamic law in practice, and this is among the first such studies in the English language for Islamic Africa. It is significant that the present study was completed just prior to the extension of Islamic law as the sole governing law in the Sudan in 1983, for it captures many essentials of the Shari’a as it has been applied for decades prior to this important change. Numerous movements for reform and change are discussed in the book, which reflect the contemporary debate in the Sudan over the position of Shari’a in society. 1: Introduction To Islamic Law; 2: History Of Islamic Law In The Sudan; 3: Structure and Procedures of the Islamic Courts; 4: The Status Of Women In Islamic Law; 5: Islamic Marriage In The Sudan; 6: The Law Of Divorce In Practice; 7: The Maintenance Of Women, Custody And Support Of Children; 8: The Transference Of Wealth And Property; 9: Movements For Reform Or Restoration Of The Shari‘A In The Sudan