A book by a professor at University Of Basra has been published on the provisions of unjust enrichment in Iraqi law and Islamic jurisprudence.
A book by Dr. Munqith Abdul Ridha Ali, a professor at the College of Law at University of Basra, has been published, titled "Provisions of Unjust Enrichment in Law and Islamic Jurisprudence." The book, which spans 519 pages divided into two chapters, highlights the rules that prohibit the handling of others' property without their permission and the seizure of their assets without just cause. The book emphasizes that many applications, rooted in the principle of unjust enrichment, go beyond merely addressing the repayment of undue amounts. These applications are explored in detail throughout the study, as reflected in the interpretations of several scholars regarding the verses in Surah Al-Baqarah and An-Nisa, which state, "Do not consume one another's wealth unjustly." The meaning encompasses actions such as gambling, deception, usurpation, denial of rights, and any gains that are not rightfully earned or are prohibited by Shariah, even if the owner consents, such as the earnings of a prostitute or a soothsayer's fee, among others. The book, titled "Provisions of Unjust Enrichment in Iraqi Law and Islamic Jurisprudence," explores these topics in depth.