Whipping Tools According to Syariah and Civil Crimes in Malaysia

Abstract

Whipping is one of the forms of punishment that has existed for a long time. Provisions relating to whipping are found in civil law nor Sharia law. However, there are no clear and specific guidelines related to the type of whipping tool used. This article aims to discuss related to whipping tools according to the perspective of sharia and current legislation. Methodology used in this study is qualitative with the data obtained through content analysis of the texts of the Qur’an, al-Hadith, books and articles, journals and related laws. Then it is analyzed with descriptive methods. The result of this study is that the authors were able to identify the types of rattan and twigs used to carry out whipping especially in terms of type and the size of the whipping tool. The author suggests that a line be created guides and modules of Special Whipping Tools appropriate in empowering execution of whipping while achieving the purpose of the whipping.