CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS UNDER ISLAMIC LAW: 3RD EDITION (2023) by Yahaya Y. Bambale

The object of this book is to provide Muslims and non-Muslims, who have no access to original sources, with material which gives a clear, comprehensive and all-embracing view on the Islamic criminal justice system.
This is with the hope that it will dispel the misconceptions surrounding it.

“The Islamic criminal justice system and the entire Islamic social system have become more relevant today than at any time of human history. At this time when crime has virtually forced our nation to its knees, a lot can be learnt from Islam on how to best to control it….I believe this is a humble attempt by the author not only to present the subject as expounded by the classical jurists, but to show its relevance to our contemporary society. I believe the book will be useful not only to university students of Law but to our judges and the generality of the Muslims community.” Professor I.N. Sada, Former Dean of Law and Head of Department, Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria December 2022

Contents

• The Concept of Crime
• Features of Islamic Criminal Liability
• Defences to Islamic Criminal Liability
• Hudud Crimes
• Zina – Adultery or Fomication
• Qadhf – Slander or False Accusation
• Hadd – Offence of al-sariqa (theft)
• Hadd – Offence of shurbul khamr (wine drinking)
• Hirabah – Brigandage or highway armed robbery
• Riddah – Apostasy
• Bagye – Rebellion or Treason
• Qisas – Retaliation
• Ta’azir – Punishment