Law and jurisprudence
The Sharia
(literally "the path leading to the watering place") is Islamic law
formed by traditional Islamic scholarship, which most Muslim groups adhere to.
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.
