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Definition of Shariah

1. Noun. The code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed. "Under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state"

Definition of Shariah

1. sharia [n -S] - See also: sharia

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shariah

Literary usage of Shariah

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. State of the Nation: South Africa 2004-2005 by John Daniel, Roger Southall, Jessica Lutchman (2005)
"One example is shariah-based Muslim Personal Law (MPL), which is arguably the most important development over the past decade, particularly with regard to ..."

2. The Lab, the Temple, and the Market: Reflections at the Intersection of by Sharon Harper (2000)
"It has an orthodox dimension, generally associated with the shariah, as well as an esoteric dimension, usually referred to as Sufism (Nasr ..."

3. Journal of Comparative Legislation and International Law by Society of Comparative Legislation, London (1905)
"... inheritance, and endowments administer the shariah or Koranic law according to one or other of the accredited systems of interpretation. ..."

4. The Geographical Journal by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1898)
"When we left Naab we turned into the Wadi Reban to shariah—three hours and ten minutes, 7 geographical miles, 4 north-east and 3 north OLD NAAB, ..."

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