The Intercultural Transfer of Religious Legal Concepts Derived from Sharia

Abstract

This study falls within the specific framework of legal translation, particularly the transfer of thesacred nature of religious concepts derived from Islamic law, Sharia. This step represents a highlycomplex task for the legal translator, especially when it comes to finding a terminological
equivalent that corresponds to the conceptual and functional meaning within its specificlegal
context. Indeed, the translation of these concepts is not limited to simple linguistic equivalencebut
requires profound reflection on their cultural significance and their anchoring in a specificlegal
system. The study will also delve into the issue of untranslatability, drawing on concrete examplesto illustrate the challenges faced by translators when dealing with concepts that carry a complexsacred and legal significance