Islamic laws

Islamic laws distinguish among:

	Halal, or that which is permitted by God the Law-Giver;
	Mustahabb, that which is loved by God but is not obligatory and is rewardable;
	Makruh, that which is disliked, but is a lesser degree than Haram; and
	Haram, that which is prohibited. Anyone who engages in Haram is liable for God’s punishment and in an Islamic State may be subject to legal prosecution and discipline.

Some supportive issues include:

	The basic principle in Islamic law is that all things and actions are allowed (Halal), except those which are specifically prohibited by God.
	Every thing or action which is Haram is very harmful to the individual and/or the family, community, etc.
	Good intentions do not make any Haram action acceptable.
	Doubtful things are best to be avoided.
	Whatever leads to Haram is in itself considered Haram.
	God has prohibited (as Haram) all killing (except for capital punishment), stealing, robbing, consumption of any intoxicant, all types of gambling, sex outside marriage, all types of pornography and prostitution, homosexuality, wasteful spending and consumption, interest on money (usury), bribery, spreading gossip and backbiting. Additionally art, music, movies, TV, books, or magazines that promote any acts which are Haram are prohibited