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The link defining the relationship between Muhammad's place/authority regarding Sharia law was incoherently and weakly introduced.
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==Shari'ah== | ==Shari'ah== | ||
Shari'ah not only governs public life, but also many facets of ones personal life. It has laws covering Muslim interactions with non-Muslims, sexuality, food, rituals, leisure activities, dress, hygiene etc. | Shari'ah not only governs public life, but also many facets of ones personal life. It has laws covering Muslim interactions with non-Muslims, sexuality, food, rituals, leisure activities, dress, hygiene etc. The Shari'ah is derived from both Quranic texts as well as traditions and sayings (known as hadith) narrated from Muhammad himself. Because of the Quranic precedent which defined Muhammad as the[[Uswa Hasana|uswa hasana]] (perfect example), the two sources of law (the Quran and the narrations) are seen as inseperable and complementary. | ||
{{Quote|1=[http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1123996016202&pagename=IslamOnline-English-AAbout_Islam/AskAboutIslamE/AskAboutIslamE The Importance of Shari`ah]<br>Salem Al-Hasi, May 26, 2004|2=...Shari`ah is life for the Muslims’ souls and a way of life for them.<br><br> | {{Quote|1=[http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1123996016202&pagename=IslamOnline-English-AAbout_Islam/AskAboutIslamE/AskAboutIslamE The Importance of Shari`ah]<br>Salem Al-Hasi, May 26, 2004|2=...Shari`ah is life for the Muslims’ souls and a way of life for them.<br><br> | ||