Secularizing Interreligious Law in Egypt

Abstract Among the fifteen recognized Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities in contemporary Egypt, nine religious family laws are applicable. There is no civil or secular marriage: the creed of the individual Egyptian determines which family law is applicable. The question as to which law applies...

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Main Author: Berger, Maurits (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Brill 2005
In: Islamic law and society
Year: 2005, Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 394-418
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