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sharia

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈʃɑɹiə// UK //ʃˈeəɹiɐ// sharia

n. a set of religious laws and rules that some Muslims follow. It covers many parts of daily life, including how to act, what to eat, and how to treat others.

n. the body of religious law that forms part of the Islamic tradition, derived from the Quran and the Hadith. It encompasses both legal and ethical codes governing private and public life.


SIMPLE

The local community follows sharia for matters of marriage and inheritance.

CONTEXTUAL

Legal scholars often debate the interpretation of sharia in the context of modern civil law systems.

COMPLEX

The application of sharia varies significantly across different nations, ranging from a purely personal moral guide to a comprehensive framework for a country's judicial system.

Usage

Often used without an article; frequently paired with 'law' as in 'sharia law', though 'sharia' alone implies the legal system.

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