On Schacht's Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence

On Schacht’s Origins of Muhammadan Jurisprudence is a critical study that examines theories about the origins and development of Islamic law. The work analyzes earlier Western academic arguments on the formation of Islamic jurisprudence and evaluates their methods and conclusions.

It focuses on the sources and reasoning used in those theories, questioning their reliability and highlighting inconsistencies in interpretation. The book presents a detailed critique supported by early Islamic textual evidence, offering an alternative perspective rooted in traditional scholarship.

As a legal and academic analysis, the work contributes to broader discussions on the history of Islamic law and the methodology used in its study.

This paperback edition contains 248 pages and is presented in a 234 x 156 mm format. It also includes a bibliography and index.