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sharia
Sharia (noun) means Islamic religious law, derived from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, covering both religious duties and everyday conduct. Example: “Some countries incorporate elements of sharia into their family and inheritance law.”
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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
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Etymology
From Arabic shari'a, literally "the path" or "way," referring originally to a path to a water source.
Synonyms
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shariah
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shariah law
Rhymes for sharia
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What does “sharia” mean?
The word “sharia” means islamic religious law, derived from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, covering both religious duties and everyday conduct. In plain terms, the legal and moral code within Islam, based on religious scripture and tradition.
How do you use “sharia” in a sentence?
Here is “sharia” used in a sentence: “Some countries incorporate elements of sharia into their family and inheritance law.”
What part of speech is “sharia”?
“Sharia” is a noun.
Where does the word “sharia” come from?
The word “sharia” comes from Arabic. From Arabic shari'a, literally "the path" or "way," referring originally to a path to a water source.
Is “sharia” a common word?
“Sharia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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