Sharia

American  

[shuh-ree-uh, shah-ree-ah] / ʃəˈri ə, ʃɑˈri ɑ /

Or Shariah,

noun

Islam.

1. law, seen as deriving from the Quran, hadith, ijmaʿ, and qiyas.

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sharia British  

/ ʃəˈriːə /

noun

1. the body of canonical law based on the Koran that lays down certain duties and penalties for Muslims

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Etymology

Origin of Sharia

First recorded in 1855–60; from Arabic sharīʿah “law,” from sharaʿa “to prescribe”

Example Sentences

Each chapter varies in ideology, and one of its aims is to create a state ruled by Islamic law, or Sharia.

From BBC

Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban government has imposed numerous restrictions, particularly for women, in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.

From BBC

It wants to implement Sharia law and is acting to delegitimize Sahelian states -- at both the military and political level -- by positioning itself as a more credible alternative.

From Barron's

“We must stop the advancement of Sharia Law in its tracks,” Arizona’s Rep. Andy Biggs wrote.

From Slate

She’d seen Instagram posts that said Mamdani was going to push for Sharia law.

From Slate