Law, Empire, and the Sultan: Ottoman Imperial Authority and Late Hanafi Jurisprudence (Oxford Islamic Legal Studies)

Law, Empire, and the Sultan: Ottoman Imperial Authority and Late Hanafi Jurisprudence is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Ottoman history and Islamic legal studies. This groundbreaking book sheds new light on the often overlooked late Hanafi jurists and their relationship with the Ottoman empire. By analyzing authoritative Hanafi legal works from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries CE, the author reveals how these jurists assigned significant authority to the orders and edicts of the Ottoman sultan.

What sets this book apart is its unique framework of analysis, focusing on "late Hanafism" and the role of sultanic authority in shaping juristic discourse. By exploring the incorporation of sultanic orders into Hanafi legal commentaries, treatises, and fatwa collections, this study unveils a fascinating shift in Hanafi legal commitments that recognized the sultan's role in the lawmaking process. Not only did the sultan settle juristic disputes, but he also had the power to establish his orders as the authoritative and final reference points.

For scholars and researchers, this book provides a deeper understanding of how Ottoman imperial authority influenced the development of Islamic law. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the late Hanafi jurists, their opinions, and their reliance on the sultan's commands. By delving into this significant historical period, readers gain insights into the complex interactions between empire and law, adding a crucial layer of knowledge to existing scholarship.

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