Coercion (Ikrah) in Prohibited Acts in Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Implications for Legal and Criminal Responsibility
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Background and Objective: Coercion (Ikrah) is considered one of the significant issues in Islamic jurisprudence, as it has wide-ranging implications for religious rulings as well as legal and criminal responsibility. This study examines coercion in relation to prohibited acts in Islamic jurisprudence and its implications within the contemporary legal context of Afghanistan. It analyzes the conditions under which coercion is established, its impact on legal and religious accountability, and its distinction from situations of necessity.
Method: This study employs a library-based research method with an analytical and comparative approach. The data for this research were collected through a review of authoritative sources in Islamic jurisprudence, including the works of jurists from the four Sunni schools of law, classical Hanafi jurisprudential texts, and selected contemporary legal references.
Findings/ Result: The findings indicate that Islamic jurists have established specific criteria for determining the validity of coercion, and depending on its nature and severity, different legal and criminal consequences may follow for the coerced person.
Conclusion: The study further demonstrates that the juristic discussions on coercion can contribute to clarifying the theoretical foundations of legal responsibility and evaluating the validity of individuals’ actions within contemporary legal systems.
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