Which of the Following Accurately Characterizes Sharia Law

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately characterizes sharia law?

• A) Sharia law covered exclusively spiritual life.
• B) The Umayyad period saw the beginning of sharia law's codification.
• C) Sharia law placed the ulama at the heart of Islam as they,rather than rulers,became the lawmakers.
• D) The role of the ulama in defining and interpreting Islamic law prevented division between the religious and secular leaders.

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