The Ruling on Execution by Hanging
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Question:
Recently, the death sentence was carried out on three individuals in Kuwait by means of hanging. Is this in accordance with the Shari'ah?
Answer:
It appears that what is recommended in execution is the easiest method. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1955a And it has reached us that hanging is not good, and that it involves torture, so hanging is not recommended. This is imitating the enemies of Allah. Rather, they should be killed with the sword; because the killing by the sword is in the hand of the knowledgeable man, and a good sword provides more relief and ends the matter quickly, so they should not be killed by hanging.
Recently, the death sentence was carried out on three individuals in Kuwait by means of hanging. Is this in accordance with the Shari'ah?
Answer:
It appears that what is recommended in execution is the easiest method. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
so when you kill, kill in a good way
إذا قتلتم؛ فأحسنوا القتلة
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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