以下是惩罚制度的原则：

The following are the principles of the punishment system :

穆斯林对其所做的每一件行为都负有责任，每一项罪行都有国家执行的相应刑罚。

1) The Muslim is accountable for every action that he/she has performed and for every crime there exists a punishment that is enforced by the State.

这一原则之所以重要，不仅在于它保护了社会，还在于：若这些罪行通过伊斯兰教法法庭接受惩处，其在来世的惩罚便可因此而免除。它起到赎罪（kaffara）的作用，也是悔罪和寻求宽恕的途径。穆斯林需要牢记，真主（SWT）知晓一切行为，并将一一清算。因此，与其在后世承受惩罚，不如在今世受罚，并真诚悔过。

Such a principle is important because it not only protects the society, but taking the punishment for such crimes through a court of Shari‘ah removes its punishment in the afterlife. It acts as a kaffara and is a means to repent and seek forgiveness. Muslims need to remember that Allah (swt) knows and will account all the actions. Therefore, it is better to get the punishment in this life and sincerely repent than to face the punishment in the afterlife.

在穆罕默德（愿主福安之）时代，许多穆斯林承认了自己应受严厉惩罚的罪行，以期在复活日免受其行为的报应。据艾布·达武德记载，有一人承认了非法性行为，并被判处石刑。穆罕默德ﷺ说："在真主看来，他比麝香的香气更令人喜爱。"

Many of the Muslims during the time of Muhammad (saw) confessed to their crimes that were severely punishable in order that they may avoid the retribution for their actions on the Day of Judgement. It is narrated by Abu Daud when referring to a man who confessed to an illegal sexual act, and was ordered to be stoned to death, Muhammad (saw) said, “He is more agreeable than the fragrance of musk in the eyes of Allah.”.