Homicide In Islam (Legal Structure & The Evidence Requirements)

Human life is highly regarded, respected and valued in Islam. The Shari'ah categorically and unequivocally prohibits any forms of aggressiona gainst life so much so that it makes any deliberate act of taking life away without due process of law, punishable by penalty of death. Islamic legal measures and Islamic criminal policy with regard to commission of homicide are extensively and analytically covered in this book. This book will be a useful source of reference not only for people in the legal fraternity but also for all those who are interested to have a genuine insight into the Islamic legal views on the crime of killing.