Indian Supreme Court Considers Legality of Islamic Custom

divorce – n. the ending of a marriage by a legal process

Sharia – n. the religious laws based on the Koran that Muslims follow

jurisprudence – n. the study of law

divine – adj. relating to or coming from God or a god

interpret – v. to understand (something) in a specified way

misinterpretation – n. to understand or explain (something) incorrectly; to interpret (something) incorrectly

Quran – n. Islam’s holy book