These are the basic outlines of the structure of the Judicial system of the Islamic State. Their details provide comprehensive guidelines for both the structure and function of the judiciary, in such a way as to ensure that the objectives of justice under Islam are fulfilled. However, it is not only by means of guidance and clarification of the divine rules that the system maintains its integrity. It has at its disposal the means of effectively enforcing the decisions and judgements that are arrived at by the courts - the punishment (al-‘Uqubat).