Key features - Focuses on flashpoints in Islamic law and international human rights law, including freedom of speech and freedom of religion, women"s equality, and minority rights - Deepens the understanding of the relationship between Islam and human rights by examining how fundamental freedoms are protected and limited in each system, not just the compatability of particular rules - Provides a challenging, original starting point for studying the subject, representing an excellent teaching resource About this book Deepening the discussion of the relationship between Islamic law and human rights, this volume gathers leading experts in both fields to examine how each system protects and limits fundamental freedoms. From gender equality to freedom of religion the book explores the main flashpoints in the debate, examining the operation of the law in context. Readership Scholars and...