20/04/2026
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Crime and Healing: Between Criminogenic Strain and Restorative Sulh
"Sulh, or mediated reconciliation, draws from prophetic practices like the Hudaybiyyah treaty, promoting dialogue and mercy over vengeance."
What drives crime — and more importantly, what truly heals it?
This thought-provoking piece bridges Western criminology and Islamic jurisprudence, exploring how socioeconomic strain, family breakdown, and community disorganization fuel deviance — and how Islamic principles of justice (adl), compassion (rahma), and restorative reconciliation (sulh) offer powerful pathways to healing.
From the roots of deviance to the wisdom of tawbah, diyya, and zakat — a compelling read for anyone passionate about justice, community, and reform.
Writer:
Maisha Tabassum Anima Ma'am
Respected Lecturer
Department of Criminology
University of Dhaka
