Contours of Islamic Criminal Law Themes and Perspectives

Contours of Islamic Criminal Law: Themes and Perspectives offers a scholarly and insightful exploration of the principles, philosophy, and practical dimensions of Islamic criminal jurisprudence. The book traces the historical foundations of Islamic penal concepts while examining their evolution, interpretation, and application in contemporary legal systems. It presents a balanced study of the core doctrines governing crimes, punishments, evidentiary standards, and judicial discretion within Islamic law. Through a thematic and analytical approach, the work highlights how moral, social, and theological considerations intersect to shape the framework of Islamic criminal justice.

Key Features

• Explores foundational concepts of Islamic criminal law, including categories of offences and their doctrinal bases.
• Analyses classical principles alongside modern interpretations and debates in contemporary Muslim jurisdictions.
• Discusses evidentiary rules, procedural norms, judicial authority, and the role of community ethics.
• Examines the interaction between Islamic criminal law and modern legal systems, human rights discourse, and comparative jurisprudence.
• Offers thematic insights supported by historical context, scholarly viewpoints, and legal reasoning.
• Written in a clear and structured manner suitable for academic study and professional understanding.

This book is ideal for students, scholars, and researchers of Islamic law, criminal justice, comparative law, and legal history seeking a deeper understanding of Islamic criminal jurisprudence.

CHAPTER 1

An Analysis of Substantive Islamic Criminal Law: Study of Al-Hudud Criminal Acts of Al-Sariqah

• Authors: Dr. Nisha Praveen & Brajesh Kumar

• Page: 1

CHAPTER 2

Balancing Justice: Punishment and Sentencing in Islamic Criminal Law and Human Rights Perspectives

• Authors: Anjum Saifi & Jainendra Sharma

• Page: 14

CHAPTER 3

Contours of Islamic Criminal Law: Themes and Perspectives

• Authors: Affa Ahmad, Arshi Naim

• Page: 35

CHAPTER 4

The Legal Framework of Qisās and Diyah in Intentional and Unintentional Homicide: Retaliation and Compensation in Islamic Criminal Jurisprudence

• Author: Dr. Ahmar Afaq

• Page: 55

CHAPTER 5

Children and Hudud Laws in Islamic Jurisprudence: Applicability, Exceptions, and Contemporary Challenges

• Authors: Dr. Jameela T & Dr. Naseema P.K.

• Page: 70

CHAPTER 6

Islamic Criminal Law and Diyya (Blood Money) in Case of Homicide and Bodily Injuries

• Author: Dr. Md Waquar Siddiqui

• Page: 88

CHAPTER 7

FIQH for the Future: Reimagining Islamic Criminal Law for a Globalized Public Health Landscape

• Author: Dhananjay Sherawat

• Page: 105

CHAPTER 8

An In-Depth Analysis of Punishments in Islamic Criminal Law: Hudud, Qisas, and Ta'zir in Contemporary Contexts

• Author: Satyam Sinha

• Page: 122

CHAPTER 9

Compatibility and Tensions Between Islamic Criminal Law and International Human Rights Norms: A Critical Analysis

• Author: Advocate Shamshad Siddiqui

• Page: 138

CHAPTER 10

A Comparative Study of Islamic Criminal Law and Secular Legal Traditions: Convergences and Divergences

• Authors: Yaqoob Murtaza & Advocate Tooba Arshad

• Page: 161

CHAPTER 11

Issues Related to Gender Equality and Islamic Criminal Law: A Critical Analysis of Myths and Realities

• Author: Dr. Aamir Yousuf Wagay

• Page: 178

CHAPTER 12

Understanding Rape Laws in Islamic Jurisprudence: Shariah Perspectives and Contemporary Applications

• Author: Dr. Absar Aftab Absar

• Page: 193

CHAPTER 13

The Legal and Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Criminal Jurisprudence

• Author: Mr. Ghalib Nashter

• Page: 219

CHAPTER 14

From Abu Ghraib to Gaza: Confronting State Atrocities Through Islamic Criminal Law’s Humanitarian Framework

• Author: S. M. Marjina Sultana

• Page: 233

CHAPTER 15

Diyya Under Islamic Criminal Law: A Comparative Analysis with Plea Bargaining Under Indian Criminal System

• Author: Nazrana Ahmad

• Page: 250