What do you think 'Sharia' means?

When you don't know what something means, you do your own research (look it up online, ask a friend...) so you will know what you're talking about. Right? Turns out: not everybody does. How many people simply take a popular quote and make that their 'own' opinion? Too many.

For example: in what religion does an often used word mean "the clear, well-trodden path to water"? In more plain English - and fans of Star Wars may recognize this - you could say: 'This is the way'. Or 'Tao' in other cultures.

Muslims know this set of rules as 'sharia (click)'. It's based on the teachings and words of the Prophet Muhammad and - like with all Holy Writings - these words are also subject to interpretation.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word 'sharia' and is that based on actual knowledge or just your 'gut' (meaning your favourite populists) talking?

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