Islam against death penalty

Question 1

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Answer 1

A growing number of Muslims disagree with the death penalty, calling for it to be abolished, using Quran 17:33 ‘Never take life, which God has made sacred’ in their defence.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Some want to stress the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation within the religion.

Question 3

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Answer 3

Many agree that punishment is integral to the principle of justice, but that there are more beneficial ways to punish an offender and keep law and order in society.