shariah law

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shariah law - 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"

Islamic law, sharia, sharia law, shariah

fatwa - a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

hudood, hudud - Islamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes

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