Swahili
sharia
sha-RI-a
How to say it
Swahilishariasha-RI-asoon
Englishsharia, Islamic lawsoon
Frenchcharia, loi islamiquesoon
Meaning
Islamic religious law, based on the Quran and Hadith, governing both religious and everyday conduct for Muslims.
Good to know
A loanword from Arabic, used in religious, legal, and political contexts, especially in Muslim communities along the coast.
Examples
- Baadhi ya nchi zinatumia sharia katika mahakama.Some countries use sharia in their courts.
- Je, unajua kanuni za sharia?Do you know the principles of sharia?
- Sharia haitumiki kila mahali.Sharia is not applied everywhere.
- Wasomi watajadili sharia kesho.Scholars will discuss sharia tomorrow.
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