Introducing the Islamic Crime Prevention Framework (ICPF): a theoretical study

Abstract

Crime, in every human society, is an unavoidable societal phenomenon that necessitates efficient crime prevention interventions based on different considerations, needs and acceptable frameworks. Islamically, any proposed interventions to curb crimes must align with the embedded sociological values and civilization in the Qur'an and the Sunnah. This theoretical study conceptualizes a shari'ah-compliant framework tagged the Islamic Crime Prevention Framework (ICPF) using the classical research method at-tatabbu'wa al-istiqrā, a research equivalent to grounded theory. The ICPF is a soft-hard model that employs the non-punitive and punitive measures to curb noticeable crimes. This paper, being theoretical and introductory, represents a basis to spark scholarly discussions within the relevant research community. Similarly, the model is theoretically positioned as a valuable tool to curbing crimes at the pre-committal and post-committal stages at all levels of a Muslim social setting.