hudood

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A form of hudud — The statutory punishments prescribed by the Quran for certain crimes, including theft, fornication, adultery, false accusation of adultery, drunkenness, and apostasy.

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Meanings

nounhudood (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of hudud.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIslamic laws stating the limits ordained by Allah and including the deterrent punishments for serious crimes

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