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'''Qanun''' is an Arabic word ({{lang-ar|قانون}}) derived from the ] κανών. In particular, it can refer to: '''Qanun''' is an Arabic word ({{lang-ar|قانون}}) derived from the ] κανών. In particular, it can refer to:
* Laws promulgated by Muslim sovereigns,{{Dubious|Romanization|date=June 2010}} in particular the Ottoman Sultans, in contrast to ], the body of law elaborated by Muslim jurists. The 10th sultan of the ], ] was known in the Ottoman Empire as Suleiman Kanuni, due to his code of laws. * ]: laws promulgated by Muslim sovereigns,{{Dubious|Romanization|date=June 2010}} in particular the Ottoman Sultans, in contrast to ], the body of law elaborated by Muslim jurists.
* Astronomical tables, also known as ]. * Astronomical tables, also known as ].
* Qanun is also the Arabic name for ]. * Qanun is also the Arabic name for ].

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For the musical instrument, see Kanun (instrument). See also: Kanun (disambiguation)

Qanun is an Arabic word (Template:Lang-ar) derived from the greek κανών. In particular, it can refer to:

  • Qanun (law): laws promulgated by Muslim sovereigns, in particular the Ottoman Sultans, in contrast to shari'a, the body of law elaborated by Muslim jurists.
  • Astronomical tables, also known as Zij.
  • Qanun is also the Arabic name for The Canon of Medicine.

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