shariah law

Definitions of shariah law
  1. noun
    the code of law derived from the Quran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
    synonyms: Islamic law, sharia, sharia law, shariah
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    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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