Definition of Ta'zir Linguistically and Terminologically
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Question:
May Allah bless you. Shaykh Salih, from the questions, this questioner says: What is meant by ta'zir? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
Linguistically, the intended meaning of ta'zir (discretionary punishment) is prevention. It is also used to mean support, because it prevents the enemy from causing harm, as Allah the Exalted said: . In technical legal terminology, ta'zir means discipline. It is called that because it prevents what is not permissible to do, and because it is a path to reverence, for when the one disciplined refrains from doing what is not right because of it, he attains dignity. The one in authority implements ta'zir if he sees a pressing need for it, and leaves it off if there is public benefit in doing so. Yes.
May Allah bless you. Shaykh Salih, from the questions, this questioner says: What is meant by ta'zir? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
Linguistically, the intended meaning of ta'zir (discretionary punishment) is prevention. It is also used to mean support, because it prevents the enemy from causing harm, as Allah the Exalted said: . In technical legal terminology, ta'zir means discipline. It is called that because it prevents what is not permissible to do, and because it is a path to reverence, for when the one disciplined refrains from doing what is not right because of it, he attains dignity. The one in authority implements ta'zir if he sees a pressing need for it, and leaves it off if there is public benefit in doing so. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7540 — youtube.com (6:49)
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