Sharia Law Explained: Faith, Justice, Family and Compassion

Sharia law is not a legal system of laws and punishment.

It is a way of living that covers faith, family, business, justice, and how people treat each other.

And there's five basic principles, very well known to all the Muslim br-- Muslim people, women, men, and children.

Faith, worship one God. Pray, fast, and give to charity.

Why you give to charity while you fast? Because the-- your hunger shows you that you need to give somebody who cannot have the food.

Justice, treat people fairly and do not oppress others.

Family, respect partners, parents, protect children, and honor the marriage.

Honesty, do not steal, cheat, lie, or exploit others.

And compassion. Compassion is a very important part of the-- our faith.

Help the poor, take care of the vulnerable, the elderly, the needy, and show mercy.