Punishment (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Number of main aims of punishment in Islam
Number of main aims of punishment in Islam
Four
First aim of punishment in Islam
First aim of punishment in Islam
Protection of society
Second aim of punishment in Islam
Second aim of punishment in Islam
Retribution and justice
Third aim of punishment in Islam
Third aim of punishment in Islam
Deterrence from future crime
Fourth aim of punishment in Islam
Fourth aim of punishment in Islam
Reformation and rehabilitation
What retribution in Islam is NOT about
What retribution in Islam is NOT about
Revenge - it's about proportional justice
Most important aim per many Islamic scholars
Most important aim per many Islamic scholars
Reformation
When strict punishments should be used
When strict punishments should be used
As last resorts
Key characteristic of Allah regarding punishment
Key characteristic of Allah regarding punishment
Forgiving
Two principles balanced in Islamic punishment
Two principles balanced in Islamic punishment
Justice and mercy
Islamic teaching on potential for redemption
Islamic teaching on potential for redemption
Everyone has potential through sincere repentance
What helps offenders reform (3 examples)
What helps offenders reform (3 examples)
Rehabilitation programmes, education, spiritual guidance