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sharia

DEFINITIONS OF: sharia

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n the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed

sharia is only applicable to Muslims”
Synonyms:
Islamic law, sharia law, shariah, shariah law
Types:
hudood, hudud
Islamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes
Type of:
jurisprudence, law
the collection of rules imposed by authority
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