Islamic Penal Law
Ibn Qays at the True Virtues blog analyzes the importance and regulations of Islamic Penal Law in the light of the Shariah.
Part One, Part Two, and Part Three.
In fact, for most non-muslims and many muslims the word “Shari’ah” first and foremost conjures images of such criminal punishments even though the Shari’ah encompasses guidance for all aspects of our lives. But in addition to focusing on this one aspect of Shari’ah, the critics go further by misrepresenting it and using cases that are not Islamic. In light of the media barrage of negativity, it becomes prudent for Muslims to clarify the reality of the Islamic penal law as well as illustrate the many benefits and wisdoms of this system over and above man-made systems.
This series of posts will, inshaa’Allah ta’aala, feature a simplified comparison between the secular systems of punishment and the Islamic penal system.
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