fiqh

American  

[fik] / fɪk /

Or fikh

noun

Islam.

1. the system of jurisprudence: the legal foundation of Islamic religious, political, and civil life.

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Etymology

Origin of fiqh

From Arabic

Example Sentences

In pre-modern Muslim lands, fiqh authority was separate from the governing authority, or siyasa.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2016

While it’s true that many majority-Muslim societies have laws that treat women unfairly, many of these laws, like Saudi Arabia’s ban on female drivers, have no basis in fiqh.

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

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

Shuman, Al-Azhar's deputy head, said the curriculum changes have not weakened the fiqh taught.

From Reuters • May 31, 2015