25 Questions
What is the principle of Qisas, as it relates to punishment for a crime?
equal retribution
What is the main objective of Qisas in terms of punishment?
to provide equal retribution for a crime committed
How does Qisas approach punishment for crimes?
with a focus on equal retribution
What is the underlying idea behind the concept of Qisas?
that the punishment should fit the crime
What is the technical definition of Qisas?
the principle of equal retribution or punishment for a crime committed
Who are generally exempt from retaliatory punishments?
Minors or those who are mentally incapacitated
What is the purpose of Diya or blood money in cases of retaliatory punishments?
As a form of penalty or compensation
Why may minors be exempt from retaliatory punishments?
Because they may not have the capacity to understand the consequences of their actions
What are the two primary methods of proving intentional murder in Islamic law?
Confession of the offender or the testimony of two adult male and reliable eye witnesses
What is the first method of proving intentional murder, according to the jurists?
Confession (Iqrar) of the offender
What is the alternative to retaliatory punishments in cases involving minors or the mentally incapacitated?
Other forms of penalties or compensations
What is the underlying principle behind exempting certain individuals from retaliatory punishments?
The idea that they may not have the capacity to understand the consequences of their actions
How many eye witnesses are required to prove intentional murder, and what are the characteristics of these witnesses?
Two adult male and reliable eye witnesses
What is the significance of the testimony of eye witnesses in proving intentional murder?
It provides strong evidence to prove the crime
What is implied by the phrase 'intentional murder' in the context of Islamic law?
A premeditated and deliberate act of killing
What is the consequence for killing a believer by mistake according to the given text?
The freeing of a believing slave and a compensation payment presented to the deceased's family.
What is the alternative to the compensation payment presented to the deceased's family?
They give it up as charity.
What is the essential condition for the consequence of killing a believer by mistake to apply?
It must be done by mistake.
What is the first step required as a consequence of killing a believer by mistake?
The freeing of a believing slave.
Who is the compensation payment presented to in the event of killing a believer by mistake?
The deceased's family.
What is the specific bodily harm punishment in which the injured body part is punished in return?
Qisas
In the context of punishment for bodily harm, what is the goal of punishing the corresponding body part?
To provide retribution to the victim
How does the punishment of Qisas ensure fairness and justice in cases of bodily harm?
By punishing the corresponding body part
What is the underlying assumption of the punishment of Qisas in cases of bodily harm?
That the punishment should fit the crime
In what way does the punishment of Qisas address the harm caused to the victim?
By inflicting a similar harm on the perpetrator
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