Muslim Code of the Philippines by Justice Jainal Rasul Sr.

Muslim Code of the Philippines by Justice Jainal Rasul Sr.  MUSLIMS use the term “Sharia” to refer to law... Literally, Sharia means the “way” or “path” and is found in the Quran or specifically in the verse where Allah says to the Prophet Muhammad: “And now, we have set thee in the right way, concerning our Commandment" Quran, XLV 18) -- Sharia therefore basically means a divine law and obedience to it, on the part of Muslims is a religious duty. Although, absolute in the sense that it repre¬sents a divine Command, it does not claim universal applica¬bility, since it is generally binding only on Muslims. In fine, when we speak of "Sharia" or Muslim law, we refer to ordinances and regulations governing Muslims as found in the Quran…