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Noun: shariah  shu'ree-u
  1. The code of law derived from the Koran and from the teachings and example of Mohammed
    "shariah is only applicable to Muslims"; "shariah law is only applicable to Muslims"
    - shariah law, sharia, sharia law, Islamic law

Type of: jurisprudence, law

Encyclopedia: Shariah