TY - BOOK AU - Ghazi, Mahmood Ahmad TI - State And Legislation in Islam SN - 9698263470 U1 - 297.4 PY - 2006/// CY - Pakistan PB - Shariah Academy International Islamic University KW - Islamic law, State legislation, Shariah and governance N2 - State Legislation in Islam by Ghazi Mahmood Ahmad examines the scope, principles, and limitations of legislative authority within an Islamic state. The book highlights the distinction between divine law (Shariah) and man-made legislation, explaining how Islamic jurisprudence provides flexibility to address evolving social, political, and legal needs. The author discusses the role of the legislature, the boundaries set by Quran and Sunnah, and how contemporary issues can be resolved through Ijtihad (independent reasoning). It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the interaction between Islamic jurisprudence and modern governance ER -