The Legislative History of The Shariah Act – English Edition

By Christine Amjad-Ali & Charles Amjad-Ali | Published by Christian Study Centre, Rawalpindi

Product Details

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 97

• Publisher: Pangraphics (Pvt) Ltd (1992)

• Language: English

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces

Overview

The Legislative History of The Shariah Act offers an in-depth and critical examination of the origins, parliamentary process, and political implications of the Shariah Act in Pakistan. Authored by Dr. Christine Amjad-Ali and Dr. Charles Amjad-Ali—renowned scholars affiliated with the Christian Study Centre in Rawalpindi—this compact volume provides valuable insights into the socio-religious and legal frameworks shaping Islamic legislation in modern Pakistan.

Written in accessible academic prose, this English edition serves as a key reference for researchers, students, legal professionals, and those interested in Islamic jurisprudence, South Asian law, and interfaith studies. The authors analyze the political motivations, legislative drafts, and debates that led to the Act's passage, contextualizing it within Pakistan’s constitutional development and Islamic identity discourse.

Key Features

• Critical and historical perspective on Pakistan’s Shariah legislation

• Explores the interplay of politics, religion, and law

• Ideal for university courses on Islamic law, South Asian politics, or interfaith dialogue

• Authored by experts in theology, political ethics, and constitutional studies

• Published by a leading interfaith academic institution in Pakistan

Audience

• Legal scholars and law students

• Researchers of Islamic jurisprudence and Pakistani legal history

• Educators in religious studies, constitutional law, and political science

• NGOs and institutions focused on human rights and religious freedom

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