THEME E: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Flashcards
Good/evil actions & intentions ( Christianity )
” Treat others as you would like to be treated “ Jesus
” Evils come from inside “ Jesus
Good/evil actions & intentions ( Islam )
Actions are judged by intentions - Hadith
suffering ( Christianity )
suffering produces endurance Roman 5:3
“Christ also suffered “ 1 Peter
suffering ( Islam )
” You are sure to be tested “ Surah 3
“Do not lose hope nor be sad” is a verse from the Quran, 3:139,
Reasons for crime - Poverty - ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” You shall not steal “ Exodus 20:15
Surah-Al-Mai’dah = Cut off hand for those who steal
Reasons for crime - addiction - ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Be alert and of sober mind “ Peter 5: 8
Surah-Al-Mai’dah = intoxicants, gambling , idols - evils of satans handiwork
Reasons for crime - Mental illness- ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Heal the sick - drive out demons “ - Matthew 10:8
” There is no disease that Allah has created - he has also created its treatment “ - Hadith
Reasons for crime - Upbringing- ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Start children off on the way they should go “ Proverbs 22:6
Prophet Muhammad SAW = There is no gift a parent can give his child that is better than good manners
Reasons for crime - greed- ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Be on your guard against greed “ Jesus
Surah Al Humazah denounces greed as the 3rd evil quality
Reasons for crime - Hate - ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Love your enemies , Do good to those who hate you “ Luke 6:27-28
Verse 6:69 states negative people can still change their behaviour / attitude if they’re regularly reminded
“ not be accountable “
Different types of crimes - Hate - ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Love your enemies , Do good to those who hate you “ Luke 6:27-28
Verse 6:69 states negative people can still change their behaviour / attitude if they’re regularly reminded
“ not be accountable “
Different types of crimes - Theft - ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Do not steal “ 10 commandments
Surah-Al-Mai’dah = Cut off hand for those who steal
Different types of crimes - Murder - ( Christianity ) ( Islam )
” Do not kill yourselves or others “ Surah 4
” Do not kill “ 10 commandments
Aims of punishment ( Christianity )
Retribution (pay back) = “ eye for an eye “ - old testament ( EXODUS)
Deterrence =” I will punish their sin with a rod “- PSALM 89
reformation = “ Be merciful just as your father is merciful “ ( Jesus )
Aims of punishment ( Islam )
Retribution (pay back) = “ life for a life, an eye for an eye “ surah 5
Deterrence = “ Cut off the hand of thieves .. a deterrent “ - surah 5
reformation = “ if they repent and correct themselves, leave them alone “ Surah 4:16
Treatment of criminals ( Christianity )
Prison = romans 13 submit to the governing authorities “ but also Jesus was in prison, “ I was in prison and you visited me “
corporal punishment = “ I will punish their sin with a rod “- PSALM 89
community service = “ restore that person gently “ = ST Paul
Treatment of criminals ( Islam )
Prison = “ God gave you life “ - surah 2 - protect society from criminals
corporal punishment = “ Cut off the hand of thieves .. a deterrent “ - surah 5
community service = “ Forgive others and God will forgive you “ HADITH
Attitude towards forgiveness ( Christianity )
” Love your enemies , Do good to those who hate you “ Luke 6:27-28
” restore that person gently “ = ST Paul
” Forgive not seven but seventy- seven times “ jesus
Attitude towards forgiveness ( Islam )
” Forgive others and God will forgive you “ HADITH
” if they repent and correct themselves, leave them alone “ Surah 4:16
Attitude towards death penalty ( Christianity )
” restore that person gently “ = ST Paul
” Forgive not seven but seventy- seven times “ jesus
” eye for an eye “ EXODUS
Attitude towards death penalty ( Islam )
” Forgive others and God will forgive you “ HADITH
” if they repent and correct themselves, leave them alone “ Surah 4:16
” eye for an eye “ surah 5
