A Journey Through Shari'a Law: Justifying Jihad and Punishment

Review: “Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shari’a Law” by Sadakat Kadri’ At a time when extremist groups such as the Islamic State that claim to be seeking Islamic ... ... in the history of Islamic jurisprudence the group places its beliefs. The role of Sayiid Qutb, an ideologue of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, is crucial in understanding the nature of modern jihad for that matter. According to Qutb, Muslims must follow ...