Muslim law

Muslim law is a legal system that appeared long ago under conditions of existence of Arabian caliphate. The development of Muslim law was closely connected with the development of political system of Arabian countries. Though, with the lapse of time Arabian caliphate felt but Muslin law didn't disappeared together with caliphate. Moreover, the fall of caliphate gave birth for further development of Muslim legal system.

The Muslim legal system is a blend of a number of cultures and legal systems. It is a blend of original legal system of Islam and some features of legal systems of countries Islam were spread at. In some way Shariah is a bland of ancient eastern laws and some Western laws. Though, there are few features adopted by Muslims from other religions and legal systems.

It is a typical feature for Muslim legal system to be developed around duties of people but not around their rights. Most of rules and regulations deal with duties people have to fulfill in order to be pleasant for Allah and to honor him as their god and as the only god. According to Koran every Muslim person has to dedicate his or her entire life to Allah, and there is no way for one to recognize himself and his own interests above the interests of Allah.

The main source of Muslim legal system id Koran, off course and words written in Koran are recognized as unbreakable rules for all Muslims. Though, there are some words that may be recognized in a number of ways, and that is a reason of confusion. Another source of Muslim legal system is Sunnah – The Holy Tradition that narrates about deeds and expressions of Mohammed.