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Shariah (Islamic Law)

Also known as: شريعة, Islamic Law, Sharia

  • shariah-principle
  • foundation

Definition

Islamic law derived from the Quran, Sunnah, Ijma (consensus), and Qiyas (analogical reasoning). The foundational legal framework governing all Islamic financial transactions and products.

ID
shariah
Status
active
Version
1.0.0
Effective
2025-01-01