This paper discusses and examines the evolution of Shari'a and its development from its Qur'anic usage to the time of Ibn
Taymia. The paper
examines the roots of Islamic law, the prophet Muhammed,
political and religious schisms within Islam and important figures in the religion. Introduction Pre-Islamic Law Muhammed the Law Giver Early Qu'anic Law Political Schisms and Islamic Law What is Customary and Right Taqi al-Din Ahmad Ibn Taymiyya (d. 1328 Conclusion