What two collections form the basis of islamic law, also known as shariah?

The basis of the Islamic law ( also known as Shariah) are formed by two branches: RITUALS and SOCIAL RELATIONS.

All together they rule for the actions that are:

1. mandatory

2. recommended

3. neutral

4. abhorred

5. prohibited

So, if we compare Shariah with Western law, some actions are punished by law, while others are considered to be wrong.

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