Muslim Law is founded upon ‘Al-Quoran’  which is believed by Muslims to have existed from eternity. The Quoran is effectively the relevations of God which were made to Prophet Mohamad at different times.  The Quoran besides being the holy book for Muslims, also contains references to law which forms the basis of ‘Sharaa’.  However, Quoran is not a legal text as such and wherever the Quoran is silent on aspects of law recourse is taken to the Sunnat and the Hadis which are respectively the acts and approvals of the Prophet and his sayings respectively.

            Muslim Law is therefore a combination of relevations from God i.e., the Quoran as also the sayings and actions of the Prophet in the form of the Hadis and the Sunnat.

            Muslims can be broadly divided into three sects :-

1. The followers of the Sunni School which would include the Hanifis, Malikis, Shafis and Ambalis.

2. The Shias which include within their fold the Ismailyas, Zaidyas and Imamias.

The Ismailyas in turn include Khojas and Bohras.

The Imamias include Akhabari and Usuli.

3. Motazila

The Muslim Law of Succession varies from sect to sect.