Reasons for crime (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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2 elements of Islamic approach to crime
2 elements of Islamic approach to crime
Consequences for wrongdoing + addressing root causes
What is Zakah?
What is Zakah?
One of Five Pillars; Muslims donate wealth to help poor
Zakah's role in crime prevention
Zakah's role in crime prevention
Supports poor, prevents desperation leading to crime
Sawm's role in crime understanding
Sawm's role in crime understanding
Develops empathy for poor/hungry; fosters compassion
Greed & hatred as crime causes
Greed & hatred as crime causes
Destructive emotions driving crimes against others
Islamic contentment & gratitude's role
Islamic contentment & gratitude's role
Protects against greed-driven crimes like theft
Islamic response to mental illness/addiction crimes
Islamic response to mental illness/addiction crimes
Support & treatment rather than harsh punishment alone
Qur'an verse on intoxicants & gambling
Qur'an verse on intoxicants & gambling
Surah 5:90 - avoid defilement from Satan
Ummah definition
Ummah definition
Global Muslim community with collective responsibility
UK vs Islamic countries law basis
UK vs Islamic countries law basis
UK: Parliament/secular courts; Islamic: Qur'an/Shari'ah
Shari'ah law basis
Shari'ah law basis
Divine teachings & prophetic guidance from Qur'an
Situation ethics in crime
Situation ethics in crime
Consider circumstances like poverty before deciding punishment
3 purposes of punishment in Islam
3 purposes of punishment in Islam
Prevent future crimes, rehabilitation, support victims
Victim support in Islamic law
Victim support in Islamic law
Financial compensation from offenders