Shariah Whipping Punishment In The State Of Johor: An Analysis From The Legal Provisions

Hukuman Sebat Syariah Di Negeri Johor: Analisis Dari Sudut Peruntukan Undang-Undang

Abstract

Whipping is among the punishments imposed for prescribed offenses. In terms of its implementation, syariah whipping has already been implemented in each state based on the syariah law of the state. This article describes the historical background of syariah whipping in Islamic law in the State of Johor as well as analyzing the provisions of syariah whipping law in the state of Johor. This study is qualitative in nature. Data were obtained through library research methods and interviews with syarie judges of the state of Johor as well as references to cases that have been decided by the relevant courts. The results of the study found that whipping in Islam has its own concept and philosophy. In the context of the state of Johor, whipping has already been implemented based on the historical background and legal provisions available in the state.

Abstrak

Hukuman sebat adalah antara hukuman yang dikenakan bagi kesalahan yang ditetapkan. Dari sudut pelaksanaanya, hukuman sebat syariah telahpun dilaksanakan di setiap negeri-negeri berdasarkan undang-undang syariah negeri tersebut. Artikel ini menerangkan latar belakang sejarah hukuman sebat syariah dalam perundangan Islam di Negeri Johor serta menganalisis peruntukan undang-undang hukuman sebat syariah di Negeri Johor. Kajian ini adalah berbentuk kualitatif. Data diperolehi menerusi kaedah kajian kepustakaan dan temubual bersama seorang Hakim Syarie Negeri Johor serta rujukan kes yang telah diputuskan oleh mahkamah yang berkaitan. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa hukuman sebat dalam Islam mempunyai konsep dan falsafah yang tersendiri serta terdapatnya peruntukkan berkenaan hukuman sebat syarie di Negeri Johor. Dalam konteks Negeri Johor, hukuman sebat telah pun dilaksanakan berdasarkan latar belakang sejarah dan peruntukan undang-undang yang terdapat di negeri ini.