sharia law
Definition
The Islamic legal system derived primarily from the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad), governing personal conduct, family matters, business transactions, and criminal justice in Muslim communities.
A religious jurisprudence applied variably in Muslim-majority countries, often integrated with or separate from secular civil law, emphasizing moral and ethical principles.
Examples
In his stand-up routine, the comedian quipped that sharia law would finally solve his problem with jaywalkers by making them rethink their stride.
She adopted a diet stricter than sharia law, banning not just pork but also her roommate's late-night pizza deliveries.
Under sharia law in that coastal town, the dress code ensured beach volleyball stayed more about spikes than sights.
His attempt to explain sharia law to the poker buddies ended with everyone agreeing the real punishment was folding on a full house.