Morality

Question 1

what Is Shariah Law

Answer 1

a set of Moral rules that Muslims follow

Question 2

what are the 3 sources for determining shariah

Answer 2

1. the Qur’an
2. the Sunna
3. the Hadith

Question 3

where can information not found in the shariah be located

Answer 3

fiqh

Question 4

what are the 5 catagories of human action that the Shariah law set out

Answer 4

• Obligatory actions or duties (following the Five Pillars)
• Recommended actions (e.g., charity work)
• Neutral actions (actions not addressed by Shariah)
• Discouraged actions (e.g., divorce)
• Forbidden actions (e.g. murder, adultery)