It sets the code of law for Islamic living. Both SunniMuslims who believe in the successorship of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali as leaders of the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad. and Shi’ahsThe word 'Shi'ah' comes from a phrase meaning 'followers of Ali'. Shi'ah Muslims believe that Ali succeeded the Prophet Muhammad. have similar interpretations of Sharia law.
Sharia law is based on both the Qur’anThe sacred book in Islam, it is believed that it contains the word of God, dictated by Angel Jibril and written in Arabic. and the SunnahThe Prophet Muhammad’s customary practice in his day-to-day living, recorded in six major collections and regarded as a model of Muslim behaviour.. These are its main sources.
Sharia law governs a Muslim person’s whole life as it is based on revelation from God.
For Muslims, Sharia law applies the insight of the Qur’an to new situations and it explains to them how to properly obey AllahThe name of God for Muslims..