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What is Islaam's view on the Capital Punishment/Death Penalty?

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· 22 Muharram 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is Islaam's view on the Capital Punishment/Death Penalty?

Answer

Islam is not a view, Islam is Allah Ta`ala's way and command.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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