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Islamic law

The law according to the Muslim faith and as interpreted from the Koran.

The law according to the Muslim faith and as interpreted from the Koran.

Islamic law is probably best known for deterrent punishment, which is the basis of the Islamic criminal system and the fact that there is no separation of church and state.

Under Islamic law, the religion of Islam and the government are one. Islamic law is controlled, ruled and regulated by the Islamic religion.

Islamic law purports to regulate all public and private behavior including personal hygiene, diet, sexual conduct, and child rearing.

Islamic law now prevails in countries all over the Middle East and elsewhere covering 20 per cent of the world's population.

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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