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Fatwas and the Fabric of Law: Shariah in Practice in India
Arun Shourie’s monumental work The World of Fatwas or The Shariah in Action represents one of the most comprehensive scholarly examinations of Islamic jurisprudence in practice within the Indian subcontinent. This book, drawing from over 18,000 pages of primary source material across forty volumes of fatwa collections, provides an unprecedented window into the mechanism by which Islamic religious law operates at the grassroots level. Shourie’s work is particularly significant for its methodical analysis of five major fatwa collections spanning different Islamic schools of thought – the Barelvi Fatawa-i-Rizvia, the Deobandi Fatawa-i-Ulema Dar al-Ulum, and others. This comprehensive approach allows readers to understand not merely isolated religious pronouncements, but the systematic worldview that underpins Islamic…
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History of the Ahoms: The Unsung Defenders of Assam | Arup Kumar Dutta | Itihasdhir
The Ahoms ruled Assam for nearly 600 years, creating one of the longest-lasting dynasties in Indian history. Yet, their legacy remains little known beyond the Northeast. In this special conversation, renowned author and historian Arup Kumar Dutta discusses his book Ahoms with Itihasdhir, shedding light on the extraordinary story of this dynasty that resisted invasions, preserved Assam’s culture, and safeguarded the Hindu civilization of the region. BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.in/Ahoms-Reimagined-Arup-Kumar-Dutta/dp/9356294143 📚 About Us: Itihasdhir is a podcast book review channel dedicated to diving deep into the world of literature. We explore a diverse range of books, from historical masterpieces and contemporary bestsellers to timeless classics and thought-provoking non-fiction. Our mission…
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