Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Note on Transcription xi
5. Chronology xiii
6. Introduction: Sharia and the Anthropology of Knowledge 1
7. 1 Sharia in Malaysia: The Historical Background 19
8. 2 Family Law: Religious Officials, Reasoning Style, and Controversies 48
9. 3 Criminal Law: Taking the Middle Road 76
10. 4 Economics: The Malaysian State, Darul Arqam, and the Islamic Party of Malaysia 113
11. 5 Pro-Sharia Discourses: Race, Religion, and Nation 144
12. 6 Contra-Sharia Discourses: Islamic and Secular Human Rights 163
13. 7 Individuals: Views, Voices, and Practices 182
14. Conclusion: Sharia Cultural Models and Sociopolitical Projects 219
15. Notes 231
16. Glossary 243
17. References 247
18. Index 259