What role should Sharia have in legislation? Should it be the only source of legislation? A source, but not the only source? Or should Sharia not be a source of legislation?
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Men - Only source
Women - Only source
Men - A source, but not the only source
Women - A source but not the only source
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This statistic shows the opinions of Arab men and women as to what role Sharia (the moral code and religious law from the Koran and Islam) should play in legislation in their respective countries. 40 percent of men in Libya said Sharia should be a source, but not the only source of legislation. 39 percent of women in Libya held the same view.
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Gallup. (June 25, 2012). What role should Sharia have in legislation? Should it be the only source of legislation? A source, but not the only source? Or should Sharia not be a source of legislation? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/234727/arabs-views-on-sharia-and-legislation-by-country-and-gender/
Gallup. "What role should Sharia have in legislation? Should it be the only source of legislation? A source, but not the only source? Or should Sharia not be a source of legislation?." Chart. June 25, 2012. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/234727/arabs-views-on-sharia-and-legislation-by-country-and-gender/
Gallup. (2012). What role should Sharia have in legislation? Should it be the only source of legislation? A source, but not the only source? Or should Sharia not be a source of legislation?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 01, 2026. /statistics/234727/arabs-views-on-sharia-and-legislation-by-country-and-gender/
Gallup. "What Role Should Sharia Have in Legislation? Should It Be The Only Source of Legislation? A Source, but Not The Only Source? Or Should Sharia Not Be a Source of Legislation?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Jun 2012, /statistics/234727/arabs-views-on-sharia-and-legislation-by-country-and-gender/
Gallup, What role should Sharia have in legislation? Should it be the only source of legislation? A source, but not the only source? Or should Sharia not be a source of legislation? ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/234727/arabs-views-on-sharia-and-legislation-by-country-and-gender/ (last visited August 01, 2026)
What role should Sharia have in legislation? Should it be the only source of legislation? A source, but not the only source? Or should Sharia not be a source of legislation? [Graph], Gallup, June 25, 2012. [Online]. Available: /statistics/234727/arabs-views-on-sharia-and-legislation-by-country-and-gender/
