Search Dictionary
Definition of sharia

sharia

/ʃəˈriː.ə/
sha · ri · a
JUMP TO:

sharia Lexical Profile

sharia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The religious and moral code of Islam, derived primarily from the Quran and the Hadith, which guides personal conduct, worship, and legal matters.

Example

"The university course explores the historical development of sharia and its various schools of jurisprudence."

Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'sharia' inherently means Islamic religious law, the common phrase 'sharia law' is technically redundant, though widely used in general English.

• Rhymes for sharia

• Nearby Words

shareowner
sharer
shareware
sharia
sharjah
shark
sharklike

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic 'sharīʿa', literally meaning 'a clear, well-trodden path to a watering hole', which came to signify a divinely ordained way of life and religious law.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sharia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sharia
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.