Muslim attitudes towards crime

Religious education

Muslim attitudes towards justice

The Muslim Chaplains Association and Mosaic

Muslim teachings about good, evil and suffering

Islam and the aims of punishment

Muslim attitudes towards punishment

Muslim teachings about forgiveness:

Islam and the treatment of criminals

Muslim attitudes towards the death penalty

In this unit pupils will study ideas of crime and how different Muslims may view crime is caused. From that, they will examine different ideas of punishing crime and treating criminals looking at examples of Muslim work in prisons and attitudes to reconciliation.

Crime and punishment

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which of the following is a possible cause of crime?

Muslims are taught to follow the law, but also to speak out against {{}} treatment.

Which of the following is part of the Islamic legal tradition?

Islam teaches that crimes should be judged based on harm, intention, and {{}}.

Justice means fairness, {{}} treatment, and helping people who have been harmed.

People’s views on justice are shaped by religion, personal experience, upbringing, and {{}}.

The Qur’an teaches justice, mercy, and the chance to {{}}.

It aligns with the Prophet’s teaching on mercy.

Why might some Muslims support restorative justice?

Muslim attitudes towards crime

Lesson outcome

Content guidance