More than a billion Muslims have their lives in such matters as marriage, divorce, maintenance, paternity and the custody of children governed by certain aspect... » 

More than a billion Muslims have their lives in such matters as marriage, divorce, maintenance, paternity and the custody of children governed by certain aspects of the Shari'a, commonly known as Islamic Family Law. But identical principles do not apply everywhere. As this book makes clear, the practical application of Shari'a principles is often modified by theological differences of interpretation, a country's particular customary practices, and state policy and law. This uniquely comprehensive and up-to-date volume spans nine regions and 38 Islamic countries around the world. «