Sharia Policy in the Crime of Extortion: A Jurisprudential Study

Authors

  • Huda Yousef Ali Ghidan Department of Jurisprudence and its Principles, Sheikh Noah Al-Qudah College of Sharia and Law, The World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6034-7629

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/law.v51i1.4194

Keywords:

Sharia policy, crime concept, characteristics of extortion, ruler

Abstract

Objectives: This study emphasizes the importance of Sharia policy in addressing contemporary fiqh issues and explores the jurisprudential developments related to punitive measures for the crime of extortion. It examines the characteristics of extortion, its synonymous terms, and the evidence that prohibits it.

Methods: Using an inductive approach, the study examines Sharia texts from the Quran and Sunnah, highlighting the Sharia methodology for preserving the five necessities. Additionally, an analytical methodology is employed to study the Sharia texts, deriving general principles regarding extortion to maintain societal security.

Results: The study concludes that Islamic law is capable of addressing contemporary jurisprudential issues. Sharia policy empowers governing authorities to determine appropriate punishments for extortion in line with Sharia principles and justice. It applies specific jurisprudential principles, such as the ruler's discretion based on public interest, blocking means, the adaptability of rulings over time, and the principle of avoiding harm. Although the term "extortion" is not found in early juristic works, synonymous terms like threat, coercion, invasion of privacy, and spying exist. Extortion is characterized as a soft crime that transcends borders, is executed swiftly, and is sometimes challenging to prove.

Conclusions: extortion lacks a predetermined punishment, allowing rulers to decide penalties that serve societal interests. Preserving human life and prohibiting aggression are crucial objectives of Islamic law, making extortion impermissible. The study recommends stricter punitive measures for extortion due to its general threat to society and the need to establish appropriate penalties.

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Published

2024-03-15

How to Cite

Ghidan, H. Y. A. . (2024). Sharia Policy in the Crime of Extortion: A Jurisprudential Study. Dirasat: Shari’a and Law Sciences, 51(1), 108–121. https://doi.org/10.35516/law.v51i1.4194

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Shari'a
Received 2023-02-14
Accepted 2023-06-21
Published 2024-03-15