Focus: Evolution from custom to contract, and the strict formalities of Nikah.

Syllabus Checklist:

• [ ] Origin and development of Muslim Law.
• [ ] Sources of Muslim Law.
• [ ] Schools of Muslim Law & Sub-schools of Sunni Law.
• [ ] Operation and application of Muslim Law.
• [ ] Conversion to Islam and effects of conversion.
• [ ] Law of Marriage: Nature of Muslim Marriage.
• [ ] Essential requirements of a valid Marriage.
• [ ] Kinds of Marriages: Void (Batil), irregular (Fasid), and valid (Sahih).
• [ ] Dower (Mahr): Origin, nature, importance, object, and classification.
• [ ] The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.

Quick-Revision Table: Unit I Core Differences