Glossary - S

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Shafi, ShafiaA person having the right of pre-emption. [Wilson’s Glossary]407
ShahA sovereign ruler. The title is also given to eminent pirs or saints, and Saids often affix it to their...405
ShaharTown; city.412
ShaikhAn old man, especially, one who has authority and respect; an elder, a chief; a title given to various...472
ShajjaA wound, a personal injury short of destroying life; wound of ten kinds are recognized by Mohammadan...472
ShajraVillage map. [P Ramanatha Aiyer’s The Law Lexicon]388
ShamilAppurtenant to something; comprehending; including. [Mitra’s Legal & Commercial Dictionary]400
SharaThe law, the precepts of the Koran. [P Ramanatha Aiyer’s The Law Lexicon]443
SharabSpirituous liquor, whence the English Sherbet. In Mohammadan law, the offence of drinking wine. Also...461
Sharaya-ul-IslamThe most authoritative text-book of the Shiah Law. [P Ramanatha Aiyer’s The Law Lexicon]499