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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. It comes from the Greek language word kanon (κανών).
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