Is it permissible to impose discretionary punishment (ta'zir) on sinners by compelling them to clean public restrooms, streets, and the like?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it considered discretionary punishment (ta'zir) to order a sinner to repair public restrooms, or to paint the sidewalk, or to clean the street, and the like?
Answer:
You have heard that this returns to the judgment of the ruler regarding what he sees as a deterrent for the violator. So if the ruler sees that, he has that right, yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it considered discretionary punishment (ta'zir) to order a sinner to repair public restrooms, or to paint the sidewalk, or to clean the street, and the like?
Answer:
You have heard that this returns to the judgment of the ruler regarding what he sees as a deterrent for the violator. So if the ruler sees that, he has that right, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2584 -2802] هل يجوز تعزير العصاة بإلزامهم تنظيف دورات المياه والشوارع وغيرها؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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