Death penalty, the Quran and Sharia: Islam is the only religion in the world that prescribes death penalty

 

The Quran and Sharia law prescribe the death penalty for severe crimes like murder, adultery, and apostasy, but its application is complex, with Quranic verses emphasizing forgiveness and strict conditions, leading to varying interpretations and applications across Muslim-majority countries, from strict enforcement to significant reforms and debates over modern human rights. Key offenses include qisas (retaliation for intentional killing), hudud (fixed punishments for offenses like adultery), and ta'zir (discretionary punishments), with the Quran often suggesting alternatives like forgiveness or compensation, especially for murder. 

Quranic Basis & Interpretation:

    Murder (Qisas): The Quran (e.g., 2:178) mandates qisas (retaliation, often death) for intentional murder, but allows the victim's family to forgive or accept blood money (diyat) instead, making it conditional, not automatic.
    No Compulsion in Religion: Quranic verses like "There is no compulsion in religion" (2:256) are cited by many modern scholars to argue against the death penalty for apostasy (leaving Islam), though historically, apostasy was linked to treason.
    Strict Conditions: Scholars emphasize that Sharia imposes stringent conditions (like high standards of proof) for capital punishment, encouraging alternatives and highlighting mercy. 

Crimes & Punishments (Sharia):

    Murder: Intentional killing can lead to death unless forgiven.
    Adultery (Zina): Stoning (or lashing in some interpretations) for married individuals, though Quranic verses are interpreted differently.
    Apostasy (Riddah): Leaving Islam; interpretations vary widely, from execution to no worldly punishment.
    Other Crimes: Rape, highway robbery (with murder), and witchcraft can also carry the death penalty. 

Modern Application & Debate:

    Many Muslim-majority nations apply Sharia, but implementations differ greatly.
    There's a significant divide between traditional interpretations (often stricter) and modern reformist views that prioritize mercy, human rights, and Quranic emphasis on forgiveness, often advocating for abolition or severe restriction.
    Islamic legal scholars debate the application, with some rejecting capital punishment for apostasy and emphasizing forgiveness in qisas

With "Gemini"

PS: Islam is the only religion in world that prescribe the death penalty. No other religion has this kind of penalty. In these excerpts there are a few cases for death penalty missing: homossexuals and lesbians. So, don't trust "Gemini" to give you a complete picture of this subject…