Ta'zeer

What type of offense is punishable by Ta’zir?

• Offenses for which Shari’ah has specified a hadd punishment

• Offenses for which hadd cannot be imposed due to missing conditions

• Only crimes related to theft and qadhf

• Only offenses that involve physical harm

Why is calling someone "O fasiq" or "O thief" subject to ta’zir?

• Because it is a form of qadhf and hadd must be applied

• Because it causes mental harm and dishonor

• Because these words indicate disbelief

• Because it is equivalent to zina

Why is calling someone "O donkey" or "O pig" generally NOT subject to ta’zir?

• Because it does not associate dishonor due to its clear falsehood

• Because it is not considered an insult in Shari’ah

• Because animals are considered sacred

• Because the accused person may not take offense

What is the maximum number of lashes for ta’zir according to Abu Hanifah and Muhammad?

• 75 lashes

• 50 lashes

• 39 lashes

• 40 lashes

What is the reasoning behind the maximum limit of lashes for ta’zir?

• It is based on the hadd punishment for a freeman

• It is based on the ruling of Khalid bin Walid

• It was determined by the consensus of fuqaha’

• It is based on the hadd punishment for qadhf against a slave

Which of the following is true about the intensity of lashes in ta’zir?

• They should be more intense since the number is lower than hadd punishments

• They must be spread over different limbs to reduce pain

• They should be given lightly since ta’zir is not a hadd punishment

• They should be given only as a symbolic gesture

What is the Shariah definition of Ta’zeer?

• A fixed punishment prescribed in Shariah for major crimes

• A punishment that only applies to theft and adultery

• A type of reward given for good behavior

• A form of disciplinary punishment that does not reach the level of hadd