• Sharia Law

  • Culture & Religion
  • By: iMinds
  • Narrated by: David Whiteley
  • Length: 8 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (79 ratings)

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Narrated by: David Whiteley
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Editorial reviews

This iMinds case study not only examines Sharia law as a system of jurisprudence, but also, by extension, its place in Islamic daily life - its role in regulating Muslims relationships with both one another and Allah. Listeners will understand Sharia's core tenets - including its categories of human behavior and the Five Pillars of Islam - and how they impact contemporary Muslims' daily life. BBC documentarian David Whiteley traces Sharia's bases to the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. Continuing through history, Whiteley examines the forms of leadership recognized by Sunnis and Shiites, and the eventual establishment of different schools of jurisprudence within Sharia law. In his soft-spoken baritone, Whitely strikes a leisurely pace, while nevertheless wasting no words as he imparts a wealth of information.

Publisher's summary

Learn about the intricacies of Shari’a Law with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.

Shari’a Law is the law of the religion of Islam. The ‘Shari’a’ means the ‘path’ Muslims should follow if they are to lead good lives. Shari’a Law regulates not only human relationships between individuals, like other legal systems. It also regulates human relationships with God. Therefore, the Shari’a is much more than a law as Westerners know it. It is an entire way of life for Muslims.

Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

iMinds offers 12 main categories, become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport.. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time.

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"I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times)

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horrible

Within the 1st 2 minutes I heard historical inaccuracies that could have been have been prevented with a simple Google search.

pronunciations are horrible and completely incorrect this is a terrible source of information for this subject

I have been a student and teacher of Islamic studies for nearly a decade and thought I would listen to this Out of curiosity

Should absolutely be removed from this service for inaccuracy

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Great summary and music background

Super quick overview of Sharia, with narrator’s excellent pronunciation and culture- appropriate music in the background.

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This is merely a quote not a book.

I was expecting a book with chapters of information. Not something i can google in less than 5 minutes.

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Great read

Good life coaching advice explains good works and fruits of the spirit wish it was longer

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Astagfiruallah! Do not waste time. This is inaccurate and dumb

This sounds like a group project from primary school. In which, a group of students have to present. So they just haphazardly put some information together after doing lazy research to finish the slides. And they Don’t fact check as long as it sounds like it fits lol so embarrassing for iMind.

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Not as expected, Just a brief overview of Sharia

I expected this book to be an in depth look at Sharia Law when in fact it is just a brief overview that could likely be found in more detail for free on the web. That being said it is well written and the narrator does a good job, It even has sound effects to create the vibe.

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A lot of information in a few minutes.

Surprisingly informative for what is essentially an article. Also explained some things well I was unaware of.

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What is shariah law?

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. A basic introduction to shariah is informative and useful.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sharia Law?

A brief description of the five pillars.

What about David Whiteley’s performance did you like?

Unhurried,clear, attractive speech profile.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No. Question not applicable.

Any additional comments?

Nothing deep here but dos give useful, barest of foundations for understanding diversity among Muslim factions.

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