Frankenstein in Baghdad

by

Ahmed Saadawi

Sharia law or Islamic law is a religious law that applies Muslim precepts to the political sphere. The particulars of its application are widely debated in a global, contemporary setting. In particular, the relationship of sharia law to concepts such as democracy and human rights is a matter of intense debate.
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Sharia Law Term Timeline in Frankenstein in Baghdad

The timeline below shows where the term Sharia Law appears in Frankenstein in Baghdad. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 6: Strange Events
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...Faraj gets angry at the beggar for being drunk, adding that the government should implement sharia law to keep people from drinking. (full context)