Clothing During Whipping Executed in Accordance with Syariah Perspectives

Abstract

The punishment of whipping for Syariah offenders is generally stated in Syariah legislation includes those related to clothing worn by Syariah offenders while serving a whipping sentence. However, the type of clothing is not clearly stated used. This article will examine the related clothing worn by Syariah offenders’ men and women while undergoing whipping under the Syariah Criminal Law. The type of clothing used is different from the clothing that is practiced under Malaysian law. Methodology used in this study is qualitative with data obtained through content analysis from the texts of the Qur’an, al-Hadith, books and articles, journals and relevant laws. Then it is analyzed by descriptive method. Outcome the study of this article is to identify the types of clothing worn by male offenders and women during whipping were carried out in addition to distinguishing between clothes male and female offenders. In addition, the authors suggest creating a specific guideline regarding ethics and types of dress for male and female offenders who underwent flogging to be more systematic and uniform.