Homicide and the Guide and Ruling for the Mandatory Capital Punishment
in the Islamic Shari'ah
ABSTRACT
- Unjust murder of another human being; murder in genuine self-defense is exempted.
- The second is mentioned in ayah 33 of Surah Al Ma’idah: “Verily the recompense of those who wage war against God and His Messenger, and endeavor to work corruption upon the earth is that they be killed….”
- Some traditional scholars have added two other categories. These are controversial because conflicting and inadequate rivaayaat have been given precedence over the clear and plain text of the Quran:
PRELUDE
From the Pen and Perspective of a self-styled PPK Muslim (Proud, Practicing, Knowledgeable) with a humble submission that Islam totally rejects Blind Following BUT vigorously focusses on the Limitations of Pure Human Reasoning…………..and clearly and comprehensively ALLAH knows best.
In the beginning of the seventh century C.E., the folks of Mecca and Medina had a fascinatingly unique window: they had direct access to the Heavens through one of their own. They were blessed with a regular stream of Divine counseling and guidelines. Question and answer sessions were part of the program. Even individual questioner was graced by an answer. In the short Introduction to this scheme they were assured that at the end of this twenty-two year project, Divine Directions and Admonitions will continue through the agency of the PEN. The whole discourse has been preserved and archived till eternity under the guarantee of our Lord and Creator. This record in known as the Quran.
It should sound unbelievable but factually appears to be true: Many of our prevalent, widespreadand important concepts and opinions about religious matters do not have a basis in the Quran and sometimes even appear to be in obvious conflict with the teachings of the Quran. It would bevery educative and helpful to discuss an Ayah once a month to see if it supports or rejects ourviews and actions in our daily life. I wish and hope this generates a fruitful interactive discussion.
DUAA’بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ
resort to blind following — taqleed, doctrine of classical Sunni Islamic Fiqh.
THE AYAH
A SHORT VERSION
- Unjust murder of another human being; murder in genuine self-defense is exempted.
- The second is mentioned in ayah 33 of Surah Al Ma’idah: “Verily the recompense of those who wage war against God and His Messenger, and endeavor to work corruption upon the earth is that they be killed….” …………………(Please see the Main Story)
- Some traditional scholars have added two other categories for capital punishment. These are controversial because conflicting and inadequate rivaayaat have been given precedence over the clear and plain text of the Quran:
THE MAIN STORY
- Unjust murder of another human being; murder in genuine self-defense is exempted.
- The second is mentioned in ayah 33 of Surah Al Ma’idah: “Verily the recompense of those who wage war against God and His Messenger, and endeavor to work corruption upon the earth is that they be killed….” That is, ignoring the collective will of Muslims in any acton against the life, property and honor of other Muslims will be dealt with an iron hand. In other words to curb fitna in the society, fighting a war, rebellion against a government or any upheaval or turmoil in the society.
- Some traditional scholars have added two other categories for capital punishment. These are controversial because conflicting and inadequate rivaayaat have been given precedence over the clear and plain text of the Quran: