Re: The concept of punishment in Islam
Dr. Israr completey misleading and telling half truth which is worse than a lie.
There is a context to give such punishments, I completely agree with strict punishment but that is all what Islamic teaching is all about when it comes to social justice, there is whole ocean of forgiveness and mercy also for those who make mistakes..
Can someone post here any strict punishments conducted during the life of Prophet Muhammad PBUH? You will struggle to find such punishments..
His life is full of mercy and forgiveness, you will find more places where he forgave rather than punishing people;
Prophet Muhammad PBUH forgave old woman who killed and ate liver of his Uncle
He PBUH forgave war prisnoers in return of giving education to children
He PBUH forgave when people of Taif throw stones and injured him PBUH
All his deadly enemies, including Abu Sufyan, lkramah (son of Abu Jahl) and many other chiefs of Meccah, were among those who benefited from his forgiveness.
Yes Punishment should be there as Quran says but if one thinks that forgivness and mercy can make someone better , then forgiveness and mercy must be taken into account first.
Such as if someone commits a crime and then says that I am sorry I did mistake and won't do it again.. he must be given chance .. yes for repeat offenders.. go for strict punishment.
JazakAllah Khair.