Sharia Law

Definition

Sharia Law is Islamic law based on teachings from the Quran and Hadith. It covers all aspects of life including daily routines, familial relations, business ethics, criminal justice etc.

Related terms

Fiqh: Islamic jurisprudence; it's like legal interpretation based on scholars' understanding of Sharia law.

Fatwa: A legal opinion or ruling issued by an Islamic scholar. Think about it as an official referee’s decision during a sports match based on their interpretation of the rules (Sharia).

Halal/Haram: Halal means permissible under Islamic law while Haram means forbidden. These terms apply to various aspects such as food consumption, behavior etc.