Prisoners’ Rights in Islamic Jurisprudence: Between Criminal Justice and Human Rights

Abstract

This study examines the rights of prisoners in Islamic jurisprudence and provides a comparative analysis of these rights with contemporary human rights principles. It begins by exploring the jurisprudential foundations related to prisoners' welfare, including the right to food, shelter, and dignity. Quranic texts and Prophetic traditions are analyzed to identify ethical and legal principles for treating prisoners. The findings reveal that Islamic jurisprudence not only acknowledges prisoners' basic rights but also places significant emphasis on their rehabilitation and reform. The study concludes by discussing the practical challenges in aligning these rights with international human rights standards and offers recommendations for improving prisoners' conditions in Islamic countries.