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Qanun (Arabic: قانون ) refers to laws promulgated by Muslim sovereigns, in particular the Ottoman Sultans, in contrast to shari'a, the body of law elaborated by Muslim jurists.
See also
- Sharia
- Aqidah
- Hudud - Severe crimes (sometimes considered "crimes against God")
- Tazir - Less severe crimes (thus, "crimes against society", not God)
- Dīn
- Islamic Rulings - A list of the most controversial rulings in Islam