Islam
Law
The Sharia (literally: "the path leading to the watering place") is Islamic law formed by
traditional Islamic scholarship. In Islam, Sharia is the expression of the divine will, and
"constitutes a system of duties that are incumbent upon a Muslim by virtue of his religious
belief".
Islamic law covers all aspects of life, from matters of state, like governance and foreign
relations, to issues of daily living. The Qur'an defines hudud as the punishments for five
specific crimes: unlawful intercourse, false accusation of unlawful intercourse, consumption
of alcohol, theft, and highway robbery. The Qur'an and Sunnah also contain laws of
inheritance, marriage, and restitution for injuries and murder, as well as rules for fasting,
charity, and prayer. However, these prescriptions and prohibitions may be broad, so their
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