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.