Aims of punishment (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What are the four main aims of punishment in Islamic teaching?
What are the four main aims of punishment in Islamic teaching?
Protection, retribution, deterrence, reformation
What does protection aim to achieve in Islamic punishment?
What does protection aim to achieve in Islamic punishment?
Removing dangerous criminals from society
How do Muslims view the protection of innocent people in society?
How do Muslims view the protection of innocent people in society?
As a religious duty
What does retribution in Islamic punishment emphasise?
What does retribution in Islamic punishment emphasise?
Consequences matching crime severity
What principle guides retribution in Islam regarding punishments?
What principle guides retribution in Islam regarding punishments?
Punishments proportionate to crimes
How does deterrence aim to prevent future crimes?
How does deterrence aim to prevent future crimes?
Making offenders think twice before acts
What benefit does deterrence provide to society according to Muslims?
What benefit does deterrence provide to society according to Muslims?
Reduces crime rates & maintains order
What are central themes in Islamic teaching about reformation?
What are central themes in Islamic teaching about reformation?
Forgiveness & opportunity to change
What might reformation involve to help offenders?
What might reformation involve to help offenders?
Education, skills training, counselling
When should stricter punishments be used according to the Quran?
When should stricter punishments be used according to the Quran?
As last resorts when others fail
What is the ultimate goal of punishment according to Islamic teaching?
What is the ultimate goal of punishment according to Islamic teaching?
Opportunity to repent & change
What should Muslims consider when balancing the different aims of punishment?
What should Muslims consider when balancing the different aims of punishment?
Divine justice & divine mercy