Russell, Alexander David, 1864-1934.

Muslim law : an historical introduction to the law of inheritance / Historical introduction to the law of inheritance by Alexander David Russell and Abdullah Al-Ma'mūn Suhrawardy. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2008. - xix, 256 pages ; 24 cm. - Routledge library editions. Islam ; v.17 . - Routledge library editions. Islam ; v.17. .

Originally published: London : Kegan Paul, Tench, Trubner & Co., 1925. This edition fist published in 2008 by Routlege. First issued in paperback 2010.

Includes bibliographical references.

I. Inheritance in the pre-Islamic law --- II. Ranking of heirs and guardians in the pre-Islamic law --- III. Reforms introduced by Muhamad --- IV. Subsequent development of the law, and rise of the orthodox schools.

This volume 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.

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Inheritance and succession (Islamic law)--History.
Islamic law.
Inheritance and succession (Islamic law)
Islamic law.


History.

KBP632.32 / .R87 2010