fiqh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fiqh
From Arabic
Example Sentences
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To be sure, there are patriarchal rules in fiqh, and many of these are legislated in modern Muslim-majority countries.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2016
In instances where there is a fiqh origin for modern legislation, that legislation often cherry-picks certain rules, including more woman-affirming interpretations.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2016
According to classical fiqh scholarship, a Muslim ruler’s task was to put forth another type of law, called siyasa, based on what best serves the public good.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2016
In pre-modern Muslim lands, fiqh authority was separate from the governing authority, or siyasa.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2016
Shuman, Al-Azhar's deputy head, said the curriculum changes have not weakened the fiqh taught.
From Reuters ● May 31, 2015
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