Shariah (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
- In many Islamic countries the shariah is used as the basis for the legal system.
- The shariah code of law is derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed.
- Shariah is only applicable to Muslims who adhere to the five pillars of Islam and follow the teachings of the Koran.
- Under shariah law women must cover their hair and neck in public.
- Critics of the shariah claim that it promotes discrimination and intolerance.