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Narratives of truth in Islamic law

The truth, in legal terms, is the version of "what happened" which carries most authority. This original and thought-provoking book looks at how this narrative is constructed in Muslim societies, and which truths are privileged over others in constructing it. Looking at a range of contrasting case studies, from Sharia courts to inquiries into police abuse, this book explores how ordinary stories are transformed into authoritative truths.

Upon the legal advice of the counselling service, the woman commissioned a
male relative to let her husband know that she would take legal action against
him unless he would guarantee the non-recurrence of such treatment. The
conflict ...