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Blog Can the world teach the jerks of Saudi Arabia to behave in a civilised way?Posted by Horrified_Harihar on 21 August 2010
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In the holy Islamic month of Ramadan, the jerks of Saudi Arabia create yet another crime against humanity.
A Saudi judge is reported to have asked hospitals if it is possible to cut the spinal cord of the man, found guilty of paralysing another man in a fight. Under the Islamic rules of this holy nation as it claims to be, retribution sentences can include eye-gouging and, for murder, beheading. Amnesty International has urged Saudi authorities to stop any attempt to medically paralyse a man as a judicial punishment. Amnesty said intentionally paralysing someone would constitute torture. But the overall Muslim voice is silent and hardly this is reported in the so called "secular" media except in BBC and some western newspapers. This is unthinkable in a civilized world but the Saudi jerks under the leadership of Abdullah are not at all ashamed. Few months back, the authorities lashed a wheel chair bound paralysed old man and then he turned blind as a result of the inhuman punishment. But, who is going to bell the cat? Under the Islamic law, thousands of people are tortured every day around the world in the evil states like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Somalia, Pakistan and Afghanistan but the western leaders are mute spectators. As long as these crimes will be continued more and more people will be disgusted with this religion of peace. This is certainly not a way to bring peace to the world, by lashing women, stoning people to death and beheading offenders in public. Where is the Muslim voice? Are they all scared?
Comments (15) maaz_nawaz wrote on 22 August, 2010
There are basically three categories of punishments in Shari`ah:
The first is Hadd, which includes divinely prescribed forms of fixed punishment based upon the Qur'an and Sunnah. These are punishments set to preserve the public interest; they cannot be lightened nor made heavier, nor can the offender be pardoned. They instill a deep feeling of abhorrence in the society towards the crime for which the offender has been punished. Such crimes include drinking alcohol, armed robbery, theft, illicit sexual relations, apostasy, and slanderous accusations of promiscuity. The second form is called Qisas, which is the punishment for homicide and assault. Whenever a person causes physical harm or death to another, the injured or family of the deceased has the right to retaliation. A unique aspect of Qisas, is that the victim's family has the option to insist upon the punishment, accept monetary recompense, or forgive the offender, which could even avert capital punishment.... Contd maaz_nawaz wrote on 22 August, 2010
This leaves the door open to compassion and forgiveness. Settlements are therefore encouraged outside of court, as a judge must exact the punishment.
All other crimes fall into the third category, Ta`zir, which is a discretionary punishment decided by the court. So, in the light of this, one cannot just brandish Islamic penal codes as being too harsh or inhumane while neglecting the fact that the source of those penal codes is the Mighty Lord, the Supreme Lord of the Universe. Everything with Him has been measured with absolute perfection. This perfection is reflected in the strict procedures laid down before a person can be convicted and punished. Actually, all forms of punishment stipulated by Shari`ah are more reforming and more successful in preventing recurrent crime than the man-made legal systems whose futility is proved and confirmed by daily incessant crimes, with prisons becoming homes to homosexuality and schools for harboring criminal behavior. maaz_nawaz wrote on 22 August, 2010
(Source) Based, with slight modifications, on "Punishment in Islam: An Eye For An Eye?" Al-Haramain Online Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 8, 1st Rabi` Ath-Thani 1421 A.H. (July 2000).
maaz_nawaz wrote on 22 August, 2010
Most penal systems in today's societies are based and dependent on the current social sentiment. In Islamic law, punishment is based upon divine revelation. There is no leeway for sentiment or possibility of change. These laws were established by the Creator who is Infinitely Wise and Merciful, Who knows the true affairs of the world better than humankind. To seek justice without recourse to divine help would be tragic, as all other sources of knowledge and theory are flawed by human imperfection.
Justice is the ruling spirit of Islamic law, which is known as the Shari`ah. One of the main reasons for which the Prophets (peace be upon them all) were sent were to guide mankind to justice. maaz_nawaz wrote on 22 August, 2010
Finally, Islam considers crime an act of injustice towards society, a sin against oneself and a transgression against Allah. Punishment is not atonement nor does it erase the sin. A sin is only forgiven through repentance. However, crime is an act of inflicting harm upon society that cannot be forgiven by repentance alone.
spirited wrote on 22 August, 2010
Holy Cow!!! What is the sheikh doing with the binoculars?????
spirited wrote on 22 August, 2010
Cascading kudos to maaz_nawaz for providing invaluable information about Islamic law, although it can brew more controversy!!! I hope we (including Muslims) are relieved that India does not have the Shariah law.
Sangita wrote on 22 August, 2010
FYI guys.. "an eye for an eye" is a phrase of Bible. So don't be always harsh against Islam.
nashbloom wrote on 22 August, 2010
Gandhi said " An eye for eye will make whole world blind"
cosmicbomber wrote on 22 August, 2010
Yes, it was a profound statement by Gandhi and no wonder he is the best known Indian in the world.
cosmicbomber wrote on 22 August, 2010
@ spirited, I think, the sheikh is the grand sheik of Saudi, none other than King Abdullah! What is he doing with the binoculars, I can't guess... may be watching birds.
By the way, if this binocular has night vision then it is HARAM, hope it does not have the night vision. One can refer to my Halal and Haram article which is compiled from the discourses of some very renowned Islamic scholars. Ranger wrote on 23 August, 2010
Any eye for an eye could be a phrase from Bible but wisely the Christians have moved from its literal meaning to the figurative meaning where as the Koran is being interpreted mostly literally!
Amillennialist wrote on 26 August, 2010
"An eye for an eye" was no mandate for revenge, but a limit on punishment for harming someone.
Jesus declared: "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?" (Matthew 5) Amillennialist wrote on 26 August, 2010
No law which makes genocide, pedophilia, rape, and slavery "divine" can be from God. It's from hell, where Muhammad is.
http://amillennialist.blogspot.com Sangita wrote on 27 August, 2010
Hello Mr. Amillennialist. When Jesus says it, it is not revenge but a limit on punishment and when Koran says it it is evil, STOP this hypocrisy for God's sake!!! We are tired of religions, give us a break, humanity is the greatest religion for mankind.
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