the threat of punishment as a way to put a person off committing crime

ensuring fairness by responding to crimes in a way that holds the offender properly accountable

legal measure aimed at preserving others’ rights and freedoms by removing or restricting those who pose a risk

helping the criminal understand why their behaviour was wrong, with the goal of changing their mindset and actions

getting the criminal back for their crimes by giving a punishment as payback or revenge for the wrongdoing

Islam and the aims of punishment

Religious education

Muslim attitudes towards justice

Muslim attitudes towards crime

The Muslim Chaplains Association and Mosaic

Muslim teachings about good, evil and suffering

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

Reformation helps the offender change, while {{}} gives punishment they deserve.

Non-religious views focus on dignity, safety, and reducing {{}}.

What is the main aim of punishment in Islam?

The Qur’an allows retribution but also encourages {{}} and reform.

crimes with fixed punishments in Shari’ah

In Islam, justice includes both punishment and the chance for {{}}.

What kind of punishment might be used under Shari’ah law?

Muslims believe helping others and giving {{}} are ways to prevent crime.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Islam and the aims of punishment

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.