shariah
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9.9
- noun
- /ʃəˈrɪə/
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sharia
- And while there remain serious differences among the opposition parties, not least of which is the role of Islam and Shariah in governing Malaysia, the three opposition parties are working together.
- Islamic shariah
Examples
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If you had enclaves of Shariah, they would be separate states.
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The government's new policy aligns with Shariah law, ensuring that all regulations respect Islamic principles.
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Instead, workers would have to appeal any grievances to a Shariah court, and the court would rule on the problem.
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A lack of studies on applications for a fully Shariah-compliant system is obvious.
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In the former constitution, the wording stated that the "principles of Islamic Shariah" are the basis of legislation.
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In Palestine, Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived peacefully for over 500 years under Shariah law.
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Why is conventional insurance prohibited in Islamic law (Shariah)?
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Therefore, we hope our study contributes to a better understanding of Takaful insurance profitability in a fully Shariah-compliant insurance sector.
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There are two main reasons why conventional insurance is prohibited in Islamic law (Shariah): Gharar (excessive uncertainty) and Riba (usury).
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The first diploma program is for social and human science faculty in order to introduce them to the principles and methods of the Shariah sciences, including: Qur'anic studies, Sunnah studies, Usul al-Din, Fiqh, and Usul al-Fiqh.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
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9.8
Religious law from the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad
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8.3
Law based on Islamic teachings that guides family and personal life
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4.8
A system of rules for life and law based on the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad's teachings
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7.4
A set of religious rules from Islam based on the Koran and Muhammad's teachings that guide how people live
Compounds
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7.4
A set of religious rules from Islam based on the Koran and Muhammad's teachings that guide how people live
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shariah comes from the Arabic word sharīʿa, which means 'path' or 'way' and was often used for a 'path to water'. So shariah is a 'way' that guides Muslim life and law.