Punishment Flashcards
Qisas
The law of retaliation
Situation Ethics
People should base moral decisions on what is the most loving thing to do
Hadd
Serious crimes with set penalties
Shari’ah law
And Islamic countries courts refer to shari’ah law in order to make legal decisions.
The sharia law is taken from the Quran and Hadith.
The sharia law therefore allows Muslims to live by gods wishes
Imprisonment
Taking away the offenders feed them and sending them to prison for a fixed period of time
Community service
The offender has to do something to help the community this work is unpaid and they have to remain in contact with the probation officer.
Fine
Money is paid to the court for minor offences
Compensation order
The offender pays the victim compensation for personal injury loss or damage
Muslim teachings about punishment
Islam teaches that criminals should be punished for their crimes and the Quran sets down specific punishments for certain crimes.
Islam teaches that Muslims should not commit crimes because any crime is a sin against God those who commit crimes will not only be punished by the law but also face judgement on the last day.
SOWA for punishment
“As for theif male or female cut off his or her hands :a no punishment by the way and example from God for that crime