Islam and personal law in the Yemens
The study enquires into the state of Islam and Islamic law in Yemen Arab Republic (YAR) and in People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY). After a brief historical introduction and description of the general characteristics of YAR and PDRY, the author discusses Zaydism and Shafiism (Islamic s...
| Published in: | International studies |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
1985
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| In: |
International studies
Year: 1985, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 19-32 |
| Further subjects: | B
Law
B Islam B Women's emancipation |
| Summary: | The study enquires into the state of Islam and Islamic law in Yemen Arab Republic (YAR) and in People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY). After a brief historical introduction and description of the general characteristics of YAR and PDRY, the author discusses Zaydism and Shafiism (Islamic sects), Arab personality and Islam, Islamic law, personal law etc. in these two countries. Women in Yemeni society. Enrolment of girls at schools in YAR. Political mobilization of women in PDRY through the Yemeni Socialist Party. (DÜI-Sen) |
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| ISSN: | 0020-8817 |
| Contains: | In: International studies
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