islamic law

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Noun: - A system of religious law: A comprehensive code of law and religious guidance derived from the sacred texts of Islam, primarily the Quran, and from the teachings, practices, and approvals (Sunnah) of the Prophet Muhammad. It governs both religious rituals and aspects of secular life, including ethics, morality, finance, and social conduct.

Usage
  • Islamic law provides the framework for a Muslim's personal and communal life.
  • Scholars study and interpret Islamic law to issue rulings on contemporary issues.
  • The principles of Islamic law are central to the legal systems of several nations.
Examples
  • The family dispute was settled according to the principles of Islamic law.
  • He is an expert in the history and application of Islamic law.
  • Banking products must be structured to comply with Islamic law, which prohibits interest.
Advanced Usage
  • As a proper noun (Sharia): Often referred to specifically as Sharia or Shariah, which is the Arabic term for the divine law.
    • The court administers Sharia, the Islamic law.
  • In academic discourse: Used to discuss comparative legal systems or the intersection of religion and state.
    • Her thesis analyzes the evolution of Islamic law in modern constitutional frameworks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sharia (n.): The Islamic religious law derived from the Quran and the Sunnah. This is the direct Arabic equivalent.
  • Fiqh (n.): Islamic jurisprudence; the human understanding and scholarly interpretation of Sharia.
  • Sharia court (n.): A court that rules according to Islamic law.
  • Sharia-compliant (adj.): Conforming to the rules of Islamic law, often used in finance (e.g., Sharia-compliant investments).
Synonyms
  • Sharia (the most direct synonym)
  • Shariah
  • Muslim law
Related Phrases
  • Under Islamic law: According to the dictates or rulings of Islamic jurisprudence.
    • Under Islamic law, the inheritance is divided among the children.
  • Principles of Islamic law: The foundational rules and ethical guidelines derived from its sources.
Noun
  1. the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
    • sharia is only applicable to Muslims
    • under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state

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