Routledge Applied Family Law in Islamic Courts - Shari'a Gaza

This ethnographic study examines how Islamic family law operates in practice within Shari'a courts in Gaza-Palestine, offering insight into the socio-legal dimensions of Islamic jurisprudence. The book investigates the interactions between judges, lawyers, and litigants, exploring how their different positions within court hierarchies and broader society shape legal outcomes. It reveals the ambivalences embedded in codified statutes that enable legal actors to develop practical solutions to legally complex family matters and adapt interpretations to specific circumstances. Published by Routledge as part of the Islamic Law in Context series, this work combines rigorous anthropological analysis with detailed observation of courtroom dynamics and decision-making processes, making it essential reading for scholars of Islamic law, family law, Palestinian legal systems, and socio-legal studies.