The Evolution of Fiqh: Islamic Law and the Madh-habs

In The Evolution of Fiqh: Islamic Law & the Madh-habs, Dr. Bilal
Philips presents a brief overview of the historical development of
Islamic law and its schools of jurisprudence (the madh-habs). The book
identifies the main reason for the appearance of the madh-habs and the
factors leading to differences among them. For those to whom the
madh-habs have been a mystery, this aspect of the book will be extremely
enlightening. The main message of the book is a call to understanding
juristic differences, with an aim to remove them where possible, and a
proposal for the unification of the madh-habs.