What is the ruling concerning 'Ali's alleged overturning of Sharih's judgment regarding inheritance between cousins?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Judiciary
Primary text
It is not established that 'Ali overturned Sharih's ruling concerning the inheritance between two sons of brothers, where one was also a maternal brother. If it were established, it is probable that 'Ali believed Sharih's ruling directly contradicted a clear text of the Book, specifically citing the verse regarding heirs of different degrees (Quran 4:12) after Sharih cited the verse concerning uterine heirs (Quran 8:75). Therefore, the nullification would stem from the perceived contradiction of the text, not merely a difference in Ijtihad.