Sharia (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The government has proposed to implement sharia as a complementary system to the existing legal framework of the country.
- She believes that the principles of sharia can guide people to live in accordance with God's will.
- Some countries have incorporated sharia into their constitutions, making it the supreme law of the land.
- Under sharia, women are entitled to inherit property and receive financial support from their husbands.
- Muslim clerics argue that sharia is a comprehensive system that covers all aspects of life, including personal and family law.