Notes on Shari'ah Law and

1. Bell Ringer
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2. The Qur’an
Standards: 7.6 Explain the significance of the
Qur’an and the Sunnah as the primary sources of
Islamic beliefs, practice, and law and their
influence in Muslims’ daily life. (C, H, P)

3. Today’s Clear Targets
Cite evidence that Shari’ah Law
attempts to crate a peaceful world.

4. Islamic Law Today
O Sharia
O Islamic Code of Law
O Means “way” or “path”
O Laws all Muslims should follow.

5. Islamic Law Today
O Comes from the Qur’an & Hadith.
O Both written by the prophet Muhammad.

6. What Shari’ah IS
O Help people and communities in this world and
the next.
O A way to protect and promote basic human rights.
O faith
O life
O family
O property
O intellect

7. What Shari’ah is NOT
OAn effort to combine government &
military
OA way to take over the world
OChopping off arms of thieves and
making women inferior.

8. Private Think Time
Why do people all over the world
think that Islam is a religion geared
towards terrorism and hatred?
REMEMBER: “I believe…” or “I
think…”

9. Non Fiction Text
ODispelling Myths about Sharia
ODirections: Closely read the article for
comprehension. For each section,
summarize the section into 1 sentence.