Qisas

Qisas is an Islamic legal principle that allows for retribution in cases of serious injury or murder, meaning the offender can be held accountable in proportion to their crime—such as suffering the same injury they inflicted or paying monetary compensation called diyya. It aims to promote justice, accountability, and reconciliation, providing victims or their families a measure of justice without resorting to excessive punishment. Qisas emphasizes fairness and human dignity, encouraging resolution through justice rather than revenge, and is subject to compassionate considerations like forgiveness or mercy.