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'''Qanun''' or '''kanun''' is an Arabic word ({{lang-ar|قانون}}) derived from the ] κανών. In particular, it can refer to: '''Qanun''' or '''kanun''' 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. * ]: 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.
* ], a large zither played in and around the Middle East * ], a large zither played in and around the Middle East
* ], the traditional clan law of Albania * ], the traditional clan law of Albania
* ], astronomical tables * ], astronomical tables

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

  • Kanun (law): laws promulgated by Muslim sovereigns, in particular the Ottoman Sultans, in contrast to shari'a, the body of law elaborated by Muslim jurists.
  • Qanun (instrument), a large zither played in and around the Middle East
  • Kanun (Albania), the traditional clan law of Albania
  • Ziji, astronomical tables
  • The Canon of Medicine, a 1025 AD medical encyclopedia by Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna)
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