Muslim Law: An Historical Introduction to the Law of Inheritance / Edition 1

by Alexander David Russell

Overview

This volume, orginally published in 1925, outlines the historical development of the Muslim law of inheritance in pre-Islamic Law. It discusses the ranking of heirs and guardians, reforms introduced by Muhammad, subsequent development of the law, and rise of the orthodox schools.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415611947
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/03/2010
Series:	Routledge Library Editions. Islam
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Book I Outlines of the Historical Development of the Law, Chapter 1 Inheritance in the Pre-Islamic Law, Chapter II Ranking of Heits and Guardians in the Pre-Islamic Law, Chapter III Reforms Introduced by Muhammad, Chapter IV Subsequent Development of the Law and Rise of the Orthodox Schools