Law of Sharifistan

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In the absolute monarchy of Sharifistan , monarchical decrees co-exist with tribal law and the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence.

criminal law

Sharifistan criminal law is defined by the Sharifistani Code of Criminal Justice, a collection of royal decrees and Quranic verses dealing with matters of criminal justice and notes of interpretation by the Chief Qadi.

family law'

Sharifistan allows polygyny if the husband's religion (such as Islam) permits it and the existing wife (or wives) gives permission in court. The minimum marriageable age is 16 as decreed by Sultan Suleiman Khan, who increased it from 14 in 2014.