sharia law meaning

UK US /ˈʃɑriə lɔ/ 4 syllables

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

Definition of sharia law

  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, Islamic law

    Type of: law

    Kinds: hudud

How to pronounce sharia law

sharia law is pronounced /ˈʃɑriə lɔ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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