Topics in Sharia law
The Islamic way of life and brief history in Sharia law
This page lists the rulings and applications of the various topics in Sharia law.
Hygiene and purification
In Islam, purification has a spiritual dimension and a physical one. Muslims believe that certain human activities and contact with impure animals and substances cause impurity. Classic Islamic law details how to recognize impurity, and how to remedy it. Muslims use water for purification in most circumstances, although earth can also be used under certain conditions. Before prayer or other religious rituals, Muslims must clean themselves in a prescribed manner. The manner of cleansing, either wudhu or ghusl, depends on the circumstances. Muslims' cleaning of dishes, clothing and homes are all done in accordance with stated laws.
Economic law
All Muslims who live above the subsistence level must pay an annual alms, known as zakat. In the modern sense, this would be Islam's equivalent to US Social Security or UK National Insurance.
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