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hudood

hudood

9.9
A set of limits in Islamic law that give fixed punishments for some serious crimes
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many activists are working to reform the Hudood regulations to ensure justice for women.

Examples

  • The Hudood laws set strict penalties for serious crimes under Islamic law.

  • Furthermore, some human rights violations involved laws such as the Hudood, Qisas, and Diyat ordinances, which allow men to be pardoned for crimes against women, including rape and murder.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Even then, not being modest is not a capital offense under the Hudood section of the Sharia.

    Blog text (28)

  • Understanding the Hudood boundaries is essential for interpreting Islamic legal principles.

Synonyms

hudud
vshudood
  • Specialized
9.9

Fixed punishments in Islamic law for serious crimes like theft and adultery

is broader, covering divine boundaries and limits not only punishments

Surface Forms

hudood singular
hudoods plural

Etymology

The word hudood comes from Arabic, where the singular hadd means 'limit' or 'boundary'. So hudood are the 'limits' set by God in Islamic law, often with fixed punishments for certain serious crimes.