sharia

noun

Meaning

The moral and religious code of Islam, derived from the Quran and the Sunnah, which provides guidance for all aspects of life, including worship, ethics, and social interactions.

Examples

  • Scholars often emphasize that sharia is a broad framework of ethical principles rather than a single, static legal code.
  • Discussions about the role of sharia in modern governance vary significantly across different Muslim-majority nations.

Synonyms: Islamic law, divine law, religious code, jurisprudence