Download or read book Narratives of Truth in Islamic Law written by Baudouin Dupret and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2008 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth, in legal terms, is the version of "what happened" which carries most authority. This original and thought-provoking book looks at how this narrative is constructed in Muslim societies, and which truths are privileged over others in constructing it. Looking at a range of contrasting case studies, from Sharia courts to inquiries into police abuse, this book explores how ordinary stories are transformed into authoritative truths.