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The Islamic law code, known as Sharia, is not contained in a single book. It is derived from a combination of sources, the most primary of which are the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam, and the Hadith, which are collections of sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad. Sharia encompasses a comprehensive system that includes ethical guidelines, religious rituals, and legal rules.
Jurists and scholars have compiled the rulings that make up Sharia over centuries into various texts. One notable book, often referred to as a written code, is "Al-Muwatta" by Imam Malik. Another significant compilation of Islamic jurisprudence is "Al-Risala" by Imam Al-Shafi'i. Both texts are among the earliest written articulations of Islamic law and articulate the methodology for deriving rulings.