to grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer

the act of recognising that something you have done is wrong and choosing to turn away from it

an approach to justice that focuses on repairing the harm caused by wrongdoing through dialogue and understanding

Muslim teachings about forgiveness:

Religious education

Muslim attitudes towards justice

Muslim attitudes towards crime

The Muslim Chaplains Association and Mosaic

Muslim teachings about good, evil and suffering

Islam and the aims of punishment

Muslim attitudes towards punishment

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

is recognising you are wrong and choosing to turn away from it

is repairing the harm caused by wrongdoing through dialogue

They say it avoids holding offenders accountable.

Why do some people criticise forgiveness?

What is the relationship between forgiveness and mercy in Islam?

Muslim prison chaplains help inmates by providing spiritual {{}} and guidance.

Islam encourages forgiveness when there is sincere {{}} and effort to make amends.

Punishment can focus on the offender or aim to help others, such as victims and the wider {{}}.

Retribution ensures the offender is punished fairly, while {{}} tries to improve their behaviour.

Which punishment aim is most linked to fairness and moral order?

Which value is most likely to be promoted by non-religious views on punishment?

What is the main goal of justice in Islam?

Starter Quiz