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Miss Anderson World History II Derived from Quran and the Sunna Quran: Holy Book of Islam Sunna: Sayings, practices, and teachings of Prophet Muhammad Guides all parts of Muslim life Different countries have different interpretations No law can be passed that runs counter to Sharia 4-fold way to develop laws 1. What is in the Quran? 2. What is in the Sunna? 3. Using analogies to compare situations 4. Consensus of the majority Categories of Offenses Hadd crimes: crimes that have a specific punishment listed in the Quran Unlawful sexual intercourse Sex outside of marriage and adultery False accusation of unlawful sexual intercourse Drinking wine and/or alcohol Theft Highway robbery Hadd punishments include flogging, stoning, amputation, exile, or execution For centuries, Sharia was considered one of the most humane laws in the world Encouraged equal treatment of rich and poor High standard of proof for many crimes Prevents unlawful taking of property Condemns “honor killings” Keeps dictators in line Viewed as a moral groundwork for other laws to be built upon
