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Vocabulary Entry
hudud
|noun • verb
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N
noun
In Islamic law, hudud refers to the fixed punishments prescribed for certain offenses, considered to be of divine origin.
Example Sentences
"The judges discussed the application of hudud in the court."
"Hudud laws are primarily concerned with moral offenses such as theft and adultery."
"Many scholars debate the interpretation of hudud in modern legal systems."
V
verb
To apply legal punishments as prescribed by Islamic law.
Example Sentences
"The council decided to hudud the offenders after a thorough investigation."
"He expressed concerns about the fairness of how they would hudud certain actions."
"It is crucial to ensure that any hudud applied is backed by sufficient evidence."