Punishment (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What two types of purposes does Islamic punishment serve?
What two types of purposes does Islamic punishment serve?
Divine and social purposes
What is the foundation of Shari'ah law?
What is the foundation of Shari'ah law?
The Qur'an
How does Shari'ah law differ from UK legal systems?
How does Shari'ah law differ from UK legal systems?
UK uses secular principles
What punishment does traditional Shari'ah law prescribe for theft?
What punishment does traditional Shari'ah law prescribe for theft?
Amputation of the hand
What principle does the Qur'an establish regarding punishment and crime?
What principle does the Qur'an establish regarding punishment and crime?
Proportional justice
According to the Qur'an, where do punishment guidelines come from?
According to the Qur'an, where do punishment guidelines come from?
Allah as divine justice and mercy
How does punishment help build a peaceful community?
How does punishment help build a peaceful community?
Reduces likelihood of wrongdoing
How do Muslims understand punishment, rather than as human revenge?
How do Muslims understand punishment, rather than as human revenge?
As divine justice
Which is NOT listed as a key function of punishment in Islamic society?
Which is NOT listed as a key function of punishment in Islamic society?
Generating government revenue
What does situational ethics recognise about applying punishment?
What does situational ethics recognise about applying punishment?
Context affects how justice is administered
In the theft/poverty example, what should contextual justice address?
In the theft/poverty example, what should contextual justice address?
Both the crime and its root causes
What does Islamic punishment aim to give offenders beyond seeking revenge?
What does Islamic punishment aim to give offenders beyond seeking revenge?
Opportunity to change behaviour