This study presents a new approach to the phenomenon of Muslim pious foundations, or waqfs, focussing on the evolution of the institution in the urban context and the elaboration of the legal framework to accommodate the urban system of control. Taking Damascus as an example, it is shown how the waqf-institution determined the shape and character of Muslim cities.
- ISBN10 9004112995
- ISBN13 9789004112995
- Publish Date 27 August 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country NL
- Imprint Brill
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 232
- Language English
- URL brill.com/product_id8793