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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 - fixed punishments for certain crimes considered "claims of God" (Islamic Law)
- Tazir - punishment at the discretion of a judge (Islamic law)
- Dīn
- Islamic Rulings - A list of the most controversial rulings in Islam