The book thus delves into such a vast branch of Islamic science which centres mainly on the exposition of Islam covering fully the aspects of 'Ibadat and Mu'amalat in the context of the 19th century Jihad. The book could not have come at a better time, than now whence; the Sokoto Caliphate once again, faces rejection and biased views and misconceptions from some laymen in matters of religion and knowledge generally relating to the evolution, development, systematization, spread and preservation of Maliki School of Law and its teachings. The book, no doubt, epitomizes a number of significant developments regarding Islam in West Africa since in the 8th Century through the Maliki School of Law. (History of Islamic School of Law & Development)