Some articles that may be considered precursors of Sharia law and rituals can be found in the pre-Islamic Arabic Religions; Hajj, salāt and zakāt could be seen in pre-Islamic Safaitic-Arabic inscriptions, and continuity can be observed in many details, especially in today's hajj and umrah rituals. The veiling order, which distinguishes between slaves and free women in Islam, also coincides with similar distinctions seen in pre-Islamic civilizations.
Some articles that may be considered precursors of Sharia law and rituals can be found in the pre-Islamic Arabic Religions; Hajj, salāt and zakāt could be seen in pre-Islamic Safaitic-Arabic inscriptions and continuity can be observed in many details especially in today's hajj and umrah rituals. The veiling order, which distinguishes between slaves and free women in Islam also coincides with similar distinctions seen in pre-Islamic civilizations.