What is Shari'ah? A view from the regional study

Abstract

  Shari'ah (Islamic law) is often presented as an important keyword when discussing the Islamic world, but there is still a deep-rooted view that the Middle East is the "center" of Islam and the rest of the world is the "periphery". The Shari'ah have known as a guideline in the life of Muslims and is characterized by a diverse legal system that harmonizes with local cultures and customs.

  Given that Sharia is interpreted according to the social, political and economic circumstances of each region, integration with regional studies is important. Therefore, in order to understand the Islamic world more deeply, it is essential to revisit the question of "what is Shari'ah?".