sharia meaning

UK US /ˈʃɑriə/ 3 syllables

sharia (noun): the code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed.

Definition of sharia

  1. 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

    Synonyms: shariah, shariah law, sharia law, Islamic law

    Type of: law

    Kinds: hudud

How to pronounce sharia

sharia is pronounced /ˈʃɑriə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in IA · 6-letter words

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