PUNISHMENT

Question 1

Whats a quote for punishment? explain what it means

Answer 1

'’Prescribed to you is legal retribution for those murdered - The free for free, the slave for slave, the female for the female’’

• The idea of punishment is justice
• it’s appropriate for there to be punishment

Question 2

explain two reasons why punishment is important for Muslims

Answer 2

The Qur’an teaches the important of punishment (1) to make society just as Allah intended (1)
Punishment creates a fair and just society (1). The Qur’an and the example of Muhammed shows that this is important in society (1)

Question 3

punishment is _______.

Answer 3

justice

Question 4

explain two reasons why Muslims believe punishment is needed in society. Refer to a source of Wisdom and authority

Answer 4

• Muslims believe that the laws of the country should be followed (1) the Qur’an teaches this
• The Qur’an teaches the importance of punishment and justice (1) Teaches that Allah intended for a fair and just society so punishment for crime achieves this (1)

'’a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear , a tooth for a tooth , and for wounds is legal retribution’’