Describe briefly how the interpretations of the Sharia changed with ti

1.	Describe briefly how the interpretations of the Sharia changed with time.
Answer» SOLUTION :(i) Paintings portraying true to life images of the Mughal emperors. Court and people were the source of constant tension between rulers and representatives of ortho-doxy ulama. (ii) The orthodox quoted that Quran and the `hadis. as forbade the depiction of human beings in a NATURALISTIC manner. (III) The interpretation of the `sharia. changed with the time. The Islamic traditions were interpreted in different ways by several SOCIAL groups that was accordingly their political requirements. (iv) Several muslim rulers in different Asian REGIONS recruited artists to paint their portraits, scenes of life in their kingdom. (v) Many artists were brought to Mughal court from Iran by Humayun—Mir Sayyid Ali and Abdus Samad.

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