What are the differences between Islamic Sharia and man-made law?
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The difference between and man-made law is that Sharia is a revelation from God, whereas man-made law is formulated by humans. Some laws may align with the provisions of Sharia while others may differ from them. To determine the extent of agreement or divergence, one must examine the entirety of the legal texts.
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