The Criminals of Islam

The Criminals of Islam

Understanding crime requires distinguishing between legal violation, moral deviation, and political accusation. The Criminals of Islam examines how criminality is defined within Islamic law and how legal categories differentiate between private wrongdoing and public transgression.

About the Book The Criminals of Islam analyzes the classification of crimes within Islamic jurisprudence, focusing on the conceptual boundaries that determine liability and punishment. The book explains distinctions between fixed penalties (hudud), retaliatory justice (qisas), and discretionary punishment (taʿzir), situating each within broader objectives of justice and social protection. It emphasizes that criminal accountability in Islam is governed by strict evidentiary standards and procedural safeguards, underscoring the ethical framework within which punishment operates. The work also clarifies misconceptions by differentiating between theological condemnation and juridical judgment, showing that legal responsibility requires clear proof and due process. By contextualizing criminal law within its moral and social objectives, the book highlights the balance between deterrence, restitution, and mercy.

What You Will Discover

• Categories of crimes and corresponding legal consequences.
• Procedural safeguards and evidentiary standards in Islamic courts.
• The balance between justice, deterrence, and compassion.
• Distinctions between moral sin and legal offense.
• Contemporary debates surrounding application and reform.

About the Author The author approaches Islamic criminal law through doctrinal analysis and comparative legal reflection, emphasizing clarity and structured explanation.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for students of Islamic jurisprudence, criminal law, legal theory, and readers seeking an analytical understanding of crime and punishment in Islamic legal tradition.