Sharia

Sharia, also spelled Shariah or Sharia Law, is the religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition. It is derived from the religious precepts of Islam, particularly the Quran and the Hadith. In Arabic, the term Sharia means "the path to be followed" or "the right path." The Hebrew translation for Sharia is שריעה. In Persian, it is known as شریعت (Shar'iat), and in Turkish, it is şeriat. Sharia deals with many aspects of a Muslim's life, including daily routines, familial and religious obligations, and financial dealings. The application of Sharia varies among Muslim scholars and jurisdictions, leading to different schools of thought and legal systems. While Sharia serves as a moral and religious guide for many Muslims, its implementation as state law varies widely across the Islamic world, with some countries incorporating it fully into their legal systems and others using it to varying degrees or not at all.