INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
A Kin-Analysis on Islamic Capital Punishments and Feasibility /Part 1
Introduction
Sharia law provides a complete system of laws affecting every facet of life. The Quran and Sunnah (which are the customs and traditions of the Messenger Muhammad) are the main sources of sharia law whereas, Ijma'a (the consensus of Muslim scholars) and Qiyas (reasoning by legal analogy) are two secondary sources.[1] It is noteworthy that sharia law is not uniformly applied and that Muslim countries have different approaches to the use of the death sentence. It could be more accurate to refer to them as manifestations of the will of Muslim governments, which are grounded in each nation's policies and cultural ideas.
Furthermore, devout Muslims are expected to follow heavenly laws. Consequently, co...