Waqfs and Urban Structures
| Author | : Richard Van Leeuwen |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2023-12-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004660151 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004660151 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (151 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Waqfs and Urban Structures by : Richard Van Leeuwen
Download or read book Waqfs and Urban Structures written by Richard Van Leeuwen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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