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===Prosecution of Criminals=== | ===Prosecution of Criminals=== | ||
Between Muslims, Shari'ah prescribes capital [[punishment]] for crimes such as murder and [[Rape in | Between Muslims, Shari'ah prescribes capital [[punishment]] for crimes such as murder and [[Rape in Islamic Law|rape]] -- unless the victim's family either forgives the culprit or receives blood money, or both. | ||
Naik believes that these penalties are necessary to prevent rape and murder, and that these penalties would ultimately make for a safer society.<ref>IRF.net: Misconceptions About Islam (FAQs) Question 17 of Section A</ref> | Naik believes that these penalties are necessary to prevent rape and murder, and that these penalties would ultimately make for a safer society.<ref>IRF.net: Misconceptions About Islam (FAQs) Question 17 of Section A</ref> |