The three types of laws used by Middle Eastern governments are Sharia, tribal, and civil laws. Most Middle Eastern governments use a combination of these three types of laws to form their legal systems. Sharia is Islamic religious law based on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad. Tribal law is rooted in the traditions of the region’s tribes, and focuses on the principles of family, honor, and loyalty. Civil law is associated with the democracy of the Middle East, and comes from European influences on the area.
