Crime and punishement Flashcards
what is a qadi?
a judge in muslim (shariah) law
what is shariah law?
Islamic legal system based on Muslim scholars’ understanding of the Quran and the hadith
What us hudud
crimes against God
Fixed punishment.
What is Qisas?
Crimes against individuals or families,
victims or close family choose the punishment.
What is Ta’zir
crimes for which a punishment is not stated in the quran.
punishment decided by a judge or qadi.
what are the for reasons for crime?
1) socialisation
2) labelling / stereotyping
3) lack of opportunity
4) sub culture
What is socialisation?
difficulty in conforming to societies norms, because of poor parenting or a troubled life
what is stereotyping?
prejudice against people from particular backgrounds, which reinforce negative perceptions
what is lack of opportunity?
poor performance in exams or lack of suitable jobs.
what is sub culture?
peer groups that encourage bad behaviour due to a dislike of authority and rules