SHARIA LAW


Meaning of SHARIA LAW in English

A term used to describe the canonical law of Islam. A number of different areas of law are subject to principals or rules of Sharia or, Shari'ah as it is known in Saudi Arabia, including death, descent and distribution, divorce, contracts, sales, interest, and mortgages.

UNODC Money-Laundering terms English dictionary.      Английский словарь терминов управления ООН по отмыванию денег, преступности и наркотикам.