Sharia

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Sharia (shə-ree-ə)

Sharia (Arabic: شريعة‎) is the religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition. It is derived from the religious precepts of Islam, particularly the Quran and the Hadith. In Arabic, the term sharīʿah refers to God's immutable divine law and is contrasted with fiqh, which refers to its human scholarly interpretations.

Etymology

The term Sharia comes from the Arabic language term sharīʿah, which means a body of moral and religious law derived from religious prophecy, as opposed to human legislation.

Pronunciation

In English, the term is most commonly pronounced /ʃəˈriːə/, shə-ree-ə.

Related Terms

  • Fiqh: Islamic jurisprudence, the human understanding and application of Sharia.
  • Quran: The central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God.
  • Hadith: The sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad.
  • Halal: That which is permissible according to Islamic law.
  • Haram: That which is forbidden according to Islamic law.
  • Fatwa: A legal pronouncement in Islam, issued by a religious law specialist, on a specific issue.
  • Ummah: The global community of Muslims.

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