hudud

/ ˈhʌdʌd /

noun

1. the set of laws and punishments specified by Allah in the Koran

Word History and Origins

Origin of hudud¹

from Arabic, literally: boundaries, limits

Example Sentences

“Those files in which all the Sharia conditions of hudud and qisas have been fulfilled, you are obliged to implement. This is the ruling of sharia, and my command, which is obligatory.”

From Washington Times

Sudan still imposes the death penalty for some hudud crimes - offences specified by Allah in the Quran.

From BBC

But “hudud” or harsher punishment under Islamic law such as floggings are still applicable for serious offences, a Saudi official said.

From The Guardian

His specific tasks, the video says, are to spread Islam, prepare its armies, set out “hudud” or Koranic punishment, defend the Syria/Iraq homeland and fortify its defenses.

From Washington Times

They were not able to make any progress with their hudud laws during my time.

From Time