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Here is a **concise list of 100 major social regulations/practices** from the **New Testament (Christianity)** that the **Quran/Sharia** rejects, modifies, or changes for Muslims (based on comparative religion sources): 1. **Monogamy as sole marriage form** — Christianity: One wife only. Quran: Allows up to four wives. 2. **Polygamy prohibited** — Christianity: Not allowed. Quran: Permitted with justice. 3. **Divorce heavily restricted** — Christianity: Almost never (except adultery). Quran: Allowed with procedures. 4. **Absolute non-retaliation** — Christianity: Turn the other cheek. Quran: Permits equal retaliation. 5. **Alcohol permitted** — Christianity: In moderation. Quran: Totally forbidden. 6. **Interest/usury allowed** — Christianity: Generally ok in NT. Quran: All riba forbidden. 7. **Slavery treatment** — Christianity: Kindness, implies end. Quran: Regulates, permits, encourages freeing. 8. **Love enemies unconditionally** — Christianity: Pray for persecutors. Quran: Justice, allows fighting in contexts. 9. **Women's modesty** — Christianity: Varied, some covering advised. Quran: Mandatory hijab/modest dress. 10. **Inheritance equality** — Christianity: General fairness. Quran: Fixed shares (sons double daughters). 11. **Criminal punishments** — Christianity: Mercy, no hudud. Quran: Flogging, amputation, stoning. 12. **Apostasy freedom** — Christianity: No earthly punishment. Quran/tradition: Severe penalty. 13. **Homosexuality** — Christianity: Sin but forgiveness. Quran: Prohibited, punished harshly. 14. **Interfaith marriage** — Christianity: Discouraged but possible. Quran: Muslim men yes, women no. 15. **Tax on non-believers** — Christianity: None. Quran: Jizya on dhimmis. 16. **War ethics** — Christianity: Pacifism or just war. Quran: Permits defensive/offensive jihad. 17. **Charity** — Christianity: Voluntary. Quran: Mandatory zakat. 18. **Family hierarchy** — Christianity: Mutual submission. Quran: Men as maintainers. 19. **Witness equality** — Christianity: Equal. Quran: Women's testimony half in finance. 20. **Adoption** — Christianity: Encouraged. Quran: Prohibits full, keeps lineage. 21. **Pork consumption** — Christianity: Allowed. Quran: Forbidden. 22. **Blood eating** — Christianity: Not binding. Quran: Forbidden. 23. **Women's leadership** — Christianity: Allowed in many. Quran: Restricted in prayer/governance. 24. **Slavery abolition** — Christianity: Implies end. Quran: Regulates ongoing. 25. **Retaliation limits** — Christianity: Forgiveness only. Quran: Eye for eye option. 26. **Remarriage after divorce** — Christianity: Often adultery. Quran: Allowed after iddah. 27. **Temporary marriage** — Christianity: No. Quran: Some schools allow mut'ah. 28. **Concubines/slaves sexual relations** — Christianity: No. Quran: Allowed with right-hand possesses. 29. **Beard/men's appearance** — Christianity: No rule. Quran: Encouraged beard. 30. **Veiling for women** — Christianity: Contextual. Quran: Obligatory in many views. 31. **Prayer direction** — Christianity: None specific. Quran: Toward Kaaba. 32. **Fasting rules** — Christianity: Varied/personal. Quran: Mandatory Ramadan. 33. **Pilgrimage** — Christianity: Optional. Quran: Hajj obligatory if able. 34. **Greeting style** — Christianity: Varied. Quran: As-salamu alaikum mandatory. 35. **Handshaking opposite gender** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Avoided in strict views. 36. **Music/instruments** — Christianity: Allowed. Quran: Debated, often restricted. 37. **Images in worship** — Christianity: Icons ok in some. Quran: Forbidden. 38. **Gambling** — Christianity: Discouraged. Quran: Forbidden. 39. **Lottery/chance games** — Christianity: Varied. Quran: Prohibited. 40. **Debt forgiveness** — Christianity: Encouraged. Quran: Structured with rules. 41. **Orphans care** — Christianity: Adopt. Quran: Guardianship, no full adoption. 42. **Widows remarriage** — Christianity: Allowed. Quran: Waiting period. 43. **Child custody** — Christianity: Best interest. Quran: Mother young, father older. 44. **Polytheists treatment** — Christianity: Evangelize. Quran: No friendship, fight if needed. 45. **Blasphemy punishment** — Christianity: None earthly. Quran: Severe in sharia. 46. **Theft punishment** — Christianity: Reparation. Quran: Hand cutting. 47. **Adultery punishment** — Christianity: Forgiveness. Quran: Flogging/stening. 48. **Fornication** — Christianity: Sin. Quran: Flogging. 49. **Sodomy** — Christianity: Sin. Quran: Severe punishment. 50. **Bestiality** — Christianity: Sin. Quran: Punished. 51. **Public morality enforcement** — Christianity: Personal. Quran: Hisbah possible. 52. **Dress code men** — Christianity: Modest. Quran: Cover awrah. 53. **Gold/silk for men** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Forbidden. 54. **Tattoos** — Christianity: Discouraged. Quran: Forbidden. 55. **Body modification** — Christianity: Varied. Quran: Restricted. 56. **Funeral rites** — Christianity: Burial/cremation. Quran: Burial only, specific way. 57. **Mourning period** — Christianity: Varied. Quran: 3 days general, longer widows. 58. **Grave visiting** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Allowed with rules. 59. **Animal slaughter** — Christianity: Any. Quran: Halal method. 60. **Hunting rules** — Christianity: Ethical. Quran: Specific prohibitions. 61. **Business ethics** — Christianity: Honest. Quran: No fraud, specific contracts. 62. **Contracts verbal** — Christianity: Binding. Quran: Prefer written. 63. **Oaths** — Christianity: Avoid. Quran: Allowed with expiation. 64. **Vows** — Christianity: Caution. Quran: Binding. 65. **Neighbor rights** — Christianity: Love. Quran: Detailed duties. 66. **Parents obedience** — Christianity: Honor. Quran: Strong obedience. 67. **Children discipline** — Christianity: Spare rod spoil. Quran: Physical allowed moderately. 68. **Elder care** — Christianity: Honor. Quran: Obligatory support. 69. **Stranger hospitality** — Christianity: Encouraged. Quran: Strong duty. 70. **Poor relief** — Christianity: Voluntary. Quran: Zakat mandatory. 71. **Tax system** — Christianity: Render to Caesar. Quran: Zakat + jizya. 72. **War captives** — Christianity: N/A modern. Quran: Ransom or free. 73. **Prisoners treatment** — Christianity: Humane. Quran: Specific rights. 74. **Peace treaties** — Christianity: Keep. Quran: Binding but conditional. 75. **Treason** — Christianity: Secular. Quran: Religious dimension. 76. **Rebellion against ruler** — Christianity: Obey unless sin. Quran: Obey even unjust if Muslim. 77. **Women's travel** — Christianity: Free. Quran: With mahram traditionally. 78. **Women's work** — Christianity: Allowed. Quran: Permitted but home priority. 79. **Education gender** — Christianity: Equal. Quran: Obligatory both, but segregated often. 80. **Sports/mixed gender** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Segregated. 81. **Dancing** — Christianity: Varied. Quran: Restricted mixed. 82. **Theater/acting** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Debated. 83. **Photography** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Some forbid living images. 84. **Celebrations non-religious** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Caution innovation. 85. **Birthdays** — Christianity: Celebrated. Quran: Not traditionally. 86. **New Year festivals** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Avoid non-Islamic. 87. **Naming children** — Christianity: Free. Quran: Good meanings, Islamic preferred. 88. **Circumcision** — Christianity: Not required. Quran: Recommended. 89. **Beard trimming** — Christianity: Free. Quran: Let grow. 90. **Hair women** — Christianity: Free. Quran: Cover outside. 91. **Perfume men/women** — Christianity: Ok. Quran: Women avoid public. 92. **Sleeping position** — Christianity: None. Quran: Right side preferred. 93. **Eating manners** — Christianity: Grace. Quran: Bismillah, right hand. 94. **Toilet etiquette** — Christianity: Hygiene. Quran: Detailed rules. 95. **Dream interpretation** — Christianity: Varied. Quran: Good from God. 96. **Superstitions** — Christianity: Avoid. Quran: Tawhid counters. 97. **Amusements** — Christianity: Ok moderate. Quran: Halal only. 98. **Borrowing/lending** — Christianity: Free. Quran: No interest. 99. **Sales tricks** — Christianity: Honest. Quran: Specific forbids. 100. **Community decisions** — Christianity: Church vote. Quran: Shura consultation. These are the primary social/ethical/legal divergences highlighted in comparative studies. The New Testament emphasizes grace and heart change; the Quran provides detailed societal rules (sharia).