Publisher's Synopsis
Al Sirajiyyah or The Mohammedan Law of Inheritance: With a Commentary is a book written by William Jones and first published in 1792. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Islamic law of inheritance, as described in the Quran and the Hadith. Jones, a renowned Orientalist and judge in India, offers a detailed explanation of the principles and rules of inheritance in Islamic law, including the distribution of property among heirs, the rights of widows and orphans, and the procedures for settling disputes. The book also includes a commentary on the text, providing additional insights and explanations of the legal concepts discussed. This book is an important resource for scholars of Islamic law and anyone interested in understanding the principles of inheritance in the Islamic legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
