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Dialogue Education. Law. Islamic Perspectives.
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The Sharia (literally "the path leading to the watering place") is Islamic law formed by traditional Islamic scholarship, which most Muslim groups adhere to. Law & Duties
Islamic law covers all aspects of life, from matters of state, like governance and foreign relations, to issues of daily living. Law & Duties
Fiqh, or "jurisprudence", is defined as the knowledge of the practical rules of the religion. Law & Duties
There are many terms in Islam to refer to religiously sanctioned positions of Islam, but "jurist" generally refers to the educated class of Muslim legal scholars engaged in the several fields of Islamic studies. Law & Duties
Many practices fall in the category of adab, or Islamic etiquette. Law & Duties
Islamic jurisprudence specifies which foods are ḥalāl (حلال "lawful") and which are ḥarām (حرام "unlawful"). Law & Duties
Slaughter Dhabīḥah (ذَبِيْحَة)is a prescribed method of ritual animal slaughter; it does not apply to most aquatic animals. Law & Duties
Animals for food may not be killed by being boiled or electrocuted, and the carcass should be hung upside down for long enough to be blood-free. Law & Duties
There are generally no restrictions on the consumption of vegetarian food as the restrictions pertain to slaughter. Law & Duties
Food certification Due to the recent rise in Muslim populations in the United States and Europe, certain organizations have emerged that certify that food products and ingredients met dhabiha standards. Law & Duties
Food certification In Islam, Halal is an Arabic term meaning "lawful or permissible" and not only encompasses food and drink, but all matters of daily life. Law & Duties
Food certification Since 1991, mainstream manufacturers of soups, grains, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, prepared foods, and other industries, as well as hotels, restaurants, airlines, hospitals and other service providers have pursued the halal market. Law & Duties
In Europe, several organizations have been created over the past 20 years in order to certify the halal products. Law & Duties
Some animals and manners of death or preparation can make certain things haram to eat, that is, taboo food and drink. Law & Duties
Prohibited Foods Alcohol In Islam, alcoholic beverages—or any intoxicant—are generally forbidden in the Qur'an through several separate verses revealed at different times over a period of years. Law & Duties
Prohibited Foods Blood Blood and its by-products are forbidden in Islam, in the Qu'ran, surah 5 Al-Maeda, verse 3: "Forbidden to you is the dead, and blood...". Law & Duties
Prohibited Food Pork Consumption of pork and products made from pork is strictly forbidden in Islam. Law & Duties
Family life The basic unit of Islamic society is the family, and Islam defines the obligations and legal rights of family members. Law & Duties
Government Mainstream Islamic law does not distinguish between "matters of church" and "matters of state"; the scholars function as both jurists and theologians. Law & Duties
Military Jihad means "to strive or struggle" (in the way of God) and is considered the "Sixth Pillar of Islam" by a minority of Sunni Muslim authorities. Law & Duties
Military Within Islamic jurisprudence, jihad is usually taken to mean military exertion against non-Muslim combatants in the defense or expansion of the Ummah. Law & Duties
Military Under most circumstances and for most Muslims, jihad is a collective duty (fard kifaya): its performance by some individuals exempts the others. Law & Duties
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