Pakistan Penal Code (Urdu)

Principles of Muhammadan Law (Urdu) — Shara-e-Muhammadi
The Foundational Text on Muslim Personal Law in Pakistan

Muslim personal law — governing marriage, dower, divorce, inheritance, gifts, and Waqf — remains one of the most frequently litigated areas of law in Pakistan's courts, and one authoritative text has shaped its interpretation more than any other. Principles of Muhammadan Law (Urdu), presented here as Shara-e-Muhammadi, brings this classic body of Islamic personal law into accessible Urdu, published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Book is Essential

Principles of Muhammadan Law is a famous and frequently cited book on Muslim personal law in Pakistan, treated by courts as the most concise, handy, and easy-to-use reference material on the subject, backed by a long chain of judicial precedent. Judges across Pakistan's superior courts regularly refer to its principles when deciding cases on marriage, maintenance, custody, and inheritance, making a clear working knowledge of this text indispensable for anyone practicing family or succession law.

Key Features & Coverage

• Marriage & Dower (Mehr): Core principles governing the formation, validity, and conditions of Muslim marriage and dower rights.
• Divorce & Dissolution: Coverage of talaq, khula, and the grounds for dissolution of Muslim marriage.
• Law of Inheritance: Detailed principles of Islamic succession, including the shares of legal heirs and rules of residuary inheritance.
• Maintenance & Guardianship: Provisions on maintenance obligations and custody/guardianship of minor children.
• Gifts, Waqf & Pre-emption: Coverage of Hiba (gifts), Waqf (endowments), and the Islamic law of pre-emption (Shufa).
• Clear Urdu Translation: Complex classical legal principles rendered in accessible, readable Urdu.
• Durable Hardbound Edition: A sturdy green hardbound cover designed for extended study and courtroom reference.

Ideal For:

• Advocates & Family Law Practitioners: An essential reference for cases involving marriage, divorce, inheritance, and maintenance under Muslim personal law.
• Judiciary: Widely relied upon in judicial reasoning on Muslim personal law matters.
• Law Students: A core text for LLB coursework on Muslim/Islamic law.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Frequently tested subject matter in judicial service and bar examinations.
• Religious Scholars & Researchers: A valuable reference for comparative study of classical Islamic jurisprudence and its application in Pakistani law.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, a trusted publisher of authenticated legal texts in Pakistan. This edition features a distinctive green hardbound cover with clear bilingual title lettering.