Introduction to Muslim Law (Second Edition) by Tahir Mahmood and Saif Mahmood offers a concise, authoritative, and well-structured overview of Islamic personal law as applied in India. Written by leading scholars in the field, the book explains the historical evolution, doctrinal foundations, and modern application of Muslim law with clarity and precision.
The text covers both classical principles and contemporary legal developments relating to marriage and its essential conditions, dower (mahr), divorce and modes of dissolution, maintenance, guardianship, legitimacy, inheritance and succession, wakf, hiba (gifts), and other key personal law concepts. It also highlights the interaction between traditional Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Indian statutory and judicial reforms.
Designed to support foundational understanding, this edition is highly suitable for LL.B students, judicial service aspirants, law researchers, and practitioners seeking a reliable introductory resource on Muslim personal law.
Key Features
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Authoritative introduction to Islamic personal law in India.
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Explains doctrinal sources—Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, and Qiyas.
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Covers major areas including marriage, divorce, mahr, maintenance, and guardianship.
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Detailed overview of inheritance, succession, wakf, and hiba (gifts).
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Discusses contemporary reforms and significant judicial developments.
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Clear, concise, and student-friendly presentation for easy comprehension.
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Ideal for LL.B and LL.M students, UPSC (Law Optional), and judiciary exam preparation.
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Authored by Tahir Mahmood & Saif Mahmood, eminent authorities in Muslim law.
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Published by Universal Law Publishing, ensuring updated and credible content.
