The Islamic Law on Land Tax and Rent

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The book explores the evolution of Hanafite law during the Mamluk and Ottoman periods, highlighting significant shifts in legal doctrine affecting both civil and public law. It specifically examines the interconnected themes of property, rent, and taxation of arable lands, suggesting that alterations in tax and rent relationships redefined the concept of landed property, central to the Islamic legal framework. This detailed analysis will appeal especially to students of Islamic history.