Lawbreakers and types of crime (Islam)
In this lesson, we will focus on the views on lawbreakers and types of crime within Islam.
Lawbreakers and types of crime (Islam)
In this lesson, we will focus on the views on lawbreakers and types of crime within Islam.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Islamic attitude to those who break the law
- Specific Islamic teachings on murder, theft and hate crimes
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
All Christians believe you should punish a criminal as severely as the crime they committed?
True
Q2.
Which key term means to put someone off re-offending?
Punishment
Reformation
Retribution
Q3.
Which key term means to aim to change a criminal's behaviour so they won't re-offend?
Deterrence
Retribution
Q4.
The Bible says 'do not kill'
True
Q5.
In Christianity, hate crime is always wrong
False
5 Questions
Q1.
Muslims believe that Shari'ah law can never be unjust
False
Q2.
What is the punishment for theft in Shari'ah law?
100 lashes
Death
Q3.
Theft comes under which category of crime in Shari'ah?
Community
Crimes against the state
Forgivable
Q4.
Murder comes under which category of crime in Shari'ah??
Community
Crimes against the state
Unforgivable
Q5.
Punishments in Shari'ah law can be used in the UK
True