There were multiple countries but the one that banned it completely was China
A primary source comes from a first-hand witness's point of view which makes the information from that source more valid than a secondary.
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Sharia literally means "the clear, well-trodden path to water". Sharia law acts as a code for living that all Muslims should adhere to, including prayers, fasting and donations to the poor. It aims to help Muslims understand how they should lead every aspect of their lives according to God's wishes. Background on Sharia law (BBC religion)
