noun
sharia
noun
1
Islamic religious law, derived from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, covering both religious duties and everyday conduct.
"Some countries incorporate elements of sharia into their family and inheritance law."
How to Use Sharia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe legal and moral code within Islam, based on religious scripture and tradition.
Common pairings
sharia law
sharia court
Word Forms
sharias plural
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Etymology
From Arabic shari'a, literally "the path" or "way," referring originally to a path to a water source.