Section 2: Definition — Enforcement of Shari'ah Act, 1991

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2. Definition.—In this Act “Shari’ah” means the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah. Explanation.—While interpreting and explaining the Shari’ah the recognized principles of interpretation and explanation of the Holy Quran and Sunnah shall be followed and the expositions and opinions of recognised jurists of Islam belonging to prevalent Islamic schools of jurisprudence may be taken into consideration.

Effective date: 1991-01-01

Related sections

Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement Section 3: Supremacy of Shari’ah Section 4: Laws to be interpreted in the light of Shari’ah Section 5: Observance of Shari’ah by Muslim citizens Section 6: Teaching of, and training in, Shari’ah etc Section 7: Islamization of education

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