How do the Quarn and the Sharia guide Muslims?

Answer 1

Sharia is the set of Islamic rules derived from Quran and prophet Muhammad Sunnah (sayings and practices). In this sense, Sharia sets the rules for:

• ritual worships
• morals
• marriage, inheritance, divorce, ...
• penalizing the one committing the big sins as robbery, fornication, ...

Sharia teaches Muslims to live in peace and to reject racism and discrimination based on color, gender, faith, or nationality. Following Sharia is the way to be on the right path leading to God satisfaction and blessings.

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Answer 2

Sharia is formed by both Quran and Sunnah (that is the sayings and practices of prophet Muhammad; peace be upon him). Quran and Sunnah guide all aspects of life of Muslim men and women; including but not limited to:

• ritual worships
• morals
• marriage and divorce
• forbidden food and drinks
• clothing rules
• relationships
• good deeds to adhere to
• etc.

Answer 3

Sharia is extracted from Quran and Prophet Muhammad Sunnah (that is his sayings and practices).

Both Quran and Sunnah (that make Sharia) guide Muslims:

• to the right path to Allah (God in English),
• to good morals,
• to good deeds for the benefit of humanity and environment
• to the way to perform ritual worships
• to learn lessons from old nations
• to the governing rules of marriage, divorce, contracting, borrowing & lending money, etc of social relationships.

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Answer 4

It guides us by when we read it it tells us what the prophet Muhammad (s) did and we will try to follow him