THE CONCEPT OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT UNDER ISLAMIC LAW
THE CONCEPT OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT UNDER ISLAMIC LAW
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Date
1995
Authors
UTHMAN, MOHAMMED BELLO
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Abstract
It is common knowledge that in the recent past
crime rates have grown to alarming r a t e s . This is a
global problem which must be addressed properly. The
Islamic Law has supplied subtle rules that, if followed,
will curb the infestation of crime in Society.
Unfortunately the vast majority of the people are either
ignorant or mis-informed of this fact.
The topic, The Concept of Crime and Punishment
Under Islam has been chosen by the researcher to bring
to light the fundamental principles of the Shariah
regarding crimes and their punishments, viz - a - viz the
subtle differences of opinion taken by the learned men.
For this reason chapter one covers the framework of
the Islamic Law in general and the legal, social, and
indeed the geographical reasons for the various laws
regarding crime. The wp§Elftd4ng of the law has also been
touched in laying a foundation for the main substance
of the topic.
Chapter two covers the nature and form of the
law of crime and punishment. It also explains the various
network of precepts and divisions of crime. The main
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classifications of crimes in the terms of the Hudud,
Qisas. and Ta'zir have also been introduced.
Chapter three discusses the Hudud offences
exclusively together with all the 'fixed-offences',
t h e i r variant modes of proof, defences and punishments.
Chapter four follows in explaining the two other
classifications of Qisas and Ta'zir with special
reference to their proper enforcement.
Chapter five concludes the thesis and therein the
researcher has posed some issues related to the modern
developments of the space age and their influence or
effect on the laws cf the Shariah with particular
reference to the laws of crime. Various reasons have
been identified as being forefront in the manifestation
of loose morals. Finally suggestions have been offered,
within the stated laws of means to erradicate the
excessive crime rates in society.
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LL.M THESIS 199
Keywords
CONCEPT,, CRIME,, PUNISHMENT,, ISLAMIC LAW