Shariah

The Shariah is the sacred Islamic law that details individual and social duties to Islam. It provides a structure of unity for Muslims. The principal source of the Shariah is the Koran. The Sharia uses the 5 pillars of Islam as its foundation. It is also based upon the sayings of Muhammad. The laws consist of commandments and prohibitions for every aspect of life. Components also include details of salvation and the after life. Codified in the eighth and ninth centuries, the Shariah provided a structure for legislation in new Islamic bureaucracies.

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Created by Becca Ellison October 23, 2008