Does the discretionary punishment include the fines imposed on those who run red lights?
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The questioner : Does the discretionary punishment involving the taking of money include the fines that some governments impose as a penalty for certain violations, such as running red lights, traffic regulations, and others?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is included in this, and it is clear, because some people are disciplined more effectively by the taking of money than by beating, while others are the opposite, and some people may be disciplined by being reprimanded in front of the public. For this reason, the discretionary punishment is not restricted to a specific type of discipline; whatever achieves discipline and deterrence is prescribed.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is included in this, and it is clear, because some people are disciplined more effectively by the taking of money than by beating, while others are the opposite, and some people may be disciplined by being reprimanded in front of the public. For this reason, the discretionary punishment is not restricted to a specific type of discipline; whatever achieves discipline and deterrence is prescribed.