Sharia
die Scharia
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Sharia
The religious law of Islam, based on the Quran and the Sunna (the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad). It regulates many aspects of Muslims' lives, from rituals to legal matters.
Die Auslegung der Scharia unterscheidet sich in den verschiedenen islamischen Rechtsschulen erheblich.
The interpretation of Sharia differs considerably among the various Islamic schools of law.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Scharia |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Scharia | – |
| accusative | die Scharia | – |
| dative | der Scharia | – |
| genitive | der Scharia | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In connection with 'Scharia' (Sharia), verbs are often used that describe application or interpretation. Typical phrases are 'die Scharia anwenden' (to apply Sharia), 'die Scharia auslegen' (to interpret Sharia), or 'die Scharia einführen' (to introduce Sharia).
Einige Gelehrte legen die Scharia sehr streng aus.
Some scholars interpret Sharia very strictly.
To express that something happens or is judged according to Islamic law, German uses the preposition 'nach' (according to). The phrase is 'nach der Scharia' (according to Sharia).
Nach der Scharia ist das Zinsnehmen verboten.
According to Sharia, charging interest is forbidden.
This word is mainly used in discussions about religion, law, society, and politics, especially when the topic is Islam.
In der politischen Debatte ging es um die Rolle der Scharia im modernen Staat.
The political debate was about the role of Sharia in the modern state.
