Toward the Reform of Private Waqfs: A Comparative Study of Islamic Waqfs and English Trusts
- ISBN-10
- 900430696X
- ISBN-13
- 9789004306967
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 276
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-10-15
- Publisher
- BRILL
- Author
- Hamid Harasani
Description
Using comparative law and a strong basis in both Islamic law and common law, Towards the Reform of Private Waqfs offers innovative solutions for private Waqfs.
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