THE APPLICATION OF TA’ZIR PUNISHMENT FOR CYBERCRIMES IN THE SELANGOR COMMUNITY: A FIQH PERSPECTIVE ON ONLINE FRAUD ACCORDING TO MAQASID SHARIAH
Keywords:
Taʿzir, Cybercrime, Online Fraud, Maqasid al-ShariahAbstract
Cybercrime has emerged as one of the most significant threats in Malaysia, with online fraud, hacking, and phishing causing financial and psychological harm. Conventional legal systems often struggle to provide adequate deterrents, while Islamic jurisprudence offers an alternative through taʿzīr, a discretionary punishment adaptable to modern contexts. This study explores the application of taʿzīr punishments for cybercrimes in Selangor, guided by the framework of Maqāṣid Sharīʿah (objectives of Islamic law), particularly the preservation of property (ḥifẓ al-māl). Employing a mixed-method approach, the research integrates library-based analysis of al-Qurʾān, Sunnah, and scholarly works with a quantitative survey of 50 Selangor residents. Findings reveal limited awareness of taʿzīr among the community, though respondents acknowledge cybercrime as a serious social threat. The study concludes that taʿzīr provides a flexible and principled mechanism to address online fraud and protect societal welfare. Recommendations include enhancing public awareness, developing clear guidelines for judges, and integrating Islamic legal perspectives into national cybercrime policies.
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