Law in the Middle East: Origin and Development of Islamic Law. With a foreword by Robert H. Jackson (Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States).

Originally published: Washington, D.C.: Middle East Institute, 1955. xviii, 395 pp. Reprint of Volume 1 [all published] of the series Law in the Middle East. Robert H. Jackson notes in his forward to this work, "The opinion that the similarities and contrasts found in the teachings of different legal systems are among the best sources for illuminating one's understanding of his own law and suggesting means of its improvement has won increasing acceptance in the United States."