Islamic Inheritance jurisprudence
The book titled “Islamic Inheritance jurisprudence” is a study that examines the topics related to inheritance in Islamic jurisprudence. In the work, the definition and subject of the science of farāʾiḍ, the scope of the estate (tarika), the rights over the estate, the pillars of inheritance, its causes and impediments, the principles to be followed in solving inheritance issues, the ways of becoming an heir, the ranks of heirs, and topics such as ḥajb (exclusion), ʿaṣaba (agnatic heirs), aṣḥāb al-farāʾiḍ (fixed-share heirs), dhawū al-arḥām (distant relatives), radd (return of surplus shares), munāsakha (successive inheritance cases), and similar subjects of inheritance law are addressed in a systematic manner.
In the book, the essence of the issues is emphasized without excessive detail; in controversial matters, the views of different legal schools are presented in a concise and comparative way. Especially in contemporary issues, decisions and fatwas of the Presidency of Religious Affairs’ Supreme Council of Religious Affairs are taken into consideration, thereby demonstrating the connection between inheritance law and modern applications.
This work serves as a fundamental reference source both for academic researchers and for those who wish to learn and teach the science of farāʾiḍ. Thanks to its systematic style, solution methods supported by tables, and clear and simple language, it aims to facilitate a better understanding of the science of inheritance law.
Keywords: Farāʾiḍ, Estate, Inheritance, Deceased (Muwarris), Heir (Wārith), Exclusion (Ḥajb).”