This work treats the principles which govern the inheritance of the deceased's property among the Muslims of the Sunni Hanafi school. It contains the text and translation of the renowned work on Muslim Law named the 'Sirajiyah' with a commentary by the learned author, Al-Haj Muhammad Ullah. The Qur'anic verses and the traditions of the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him) relating to the subject, are also included. It is an exhaustive work on the law of inheritance and unique in exposition of law and the manner of its treatment.