In many countries, Islamic law, as encoded in the Shari'a, exists alongside the secular law.

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Many countries with Muslim majorities or significant Muslim populations, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Malaysia, and Pakistan, have a legal system that includes both Islamic law and secular law. In these countries, Islamic law may govern personal and family matters, while secular law regulates commercial, criminal, and civil matters.

In Many Countries, Islamic Law, as Encoded in the Shari'a