Issues of Good and Evil Definitions

A penalty given to someone for a crime or wrong they have done.

• Evil

• Sin

• Punishment

• Suffering

To grant pardon for a wrongdoing; to give up resentment and the desire to seek revenge against a wrongdoer.

• Forgiveness

• Punishment

• Justice

• Morality

That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage.

• Morality

• Good

• Justice

• Forgiveness

Principles and standards determining which actions are wrong or right.

• Sin

• Good

• Justice

• Morality

Deliberate immoral action, breaking a religious or moral law.

• Sin

• Evil

• Free will

• Suffering

That which is considered morally right, beneficial and to our advantage.

• Justice

• Morality

• Free will

• Good

The ability to make choices voluntarily and independently. The belief that nothing is predetermined.

• Free will

• Justice

• Sin

• Forgiveness

Fairness; where everyone has equal provisions and opportunity.

• Morality

• Good

• Justice

• Forgiveness

Pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. Can be physical, emotional or spiritual.

• Evil

• Suffering

• Sin

• Punishment

Muslim law based upon the Qur'an

• Hadith

• Sunnah

• Five Pillars

• Shari'ah