The right of women to inherit property was first established by?
A
Roman Law
B
Islamic Law
C
British Common Law
D
Greek Philosophy
Correct Answer: Option B — Islamic Law
Explanation:
Islamic law was among the first legal systems to grant women the right to inherit property established through Quranic verses revealed in 7th century Arabia. Surah An-Nisa (Chapter 4) contains detailed inheritance laws giving women half the share of male relatives. This was revolutionary in a society that had previously denied women all property rights.