What is today the most widely used religious law system in the world?

a. Shari’a
b. zakat
c. sawm
d. jihad


a. Shari’a

Analysis:
a. Correct. Shari’a is today the most widely used religious law system in the world. It is fully implemented in only a few Muslim nations, is used more selectively in many other Muslim nations, and even seeks to make an entry in some Western and Asian nations with large Muslim minorities who want to govern themselves at least partially by their own Islamic law.
b, c & d. Incorrect. The traditional Islamic law deals with many aspects of day-to-day life, including politics, business, family life, sexuality, hygiene, and social issues.

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