Muslim Law: An Historical Introduction to the Law of Inheritance

by Alexander David Russell

Overview

This volume, originally 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:	9781135029654
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/13/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	521 KB

About the Author

Russell, Alexander David

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