On the Cusp of Modernity Reading Ibn ‘Abidin of Damascus (1784–1836)

Abstract

… and to explain every aspect of its culture in terms of Islamic legal and moral norms. When … As I said, Ibn ‘Abidin provides a social commentary of superlative value, and I will attempt to … In the case of the lawgiver’s silence, “custom rules” (al-‘adah muhakkamah). This principle …