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.

Russell, Alexander David

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