Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for fiqh. Search instead for fiqhs.

fiqh

American  
[fik] / fɪk /
Or fikh

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of fiqh

From Arabic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2016

And fiqh scholars have always insisted that Muslims in non-Muslim lands must obey the laws of those lands and do no harm within host 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

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "fiqh" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com