"Corruption on the earth" is known as a serious crime because its punishment is deprivation of life. Despite the importance of the issue, there is no consensus and clear definition regarding the concepts and examples of this crime in jurisprudential and legal sources. The purpose of this research is to find out the meaning of the Holy Lawgiverfrom the use of the term "corruption on the earth". In this regard, the text of the verses of the Qur'an and the hadiths of the infallibles (as), as well as the views of some commentators, have been examined regardless of legal and jurisprudential modifications. The phrase "corruption on the earth" is used in verses and traditions in different concepts and examples, among them: Corruption, economic crimes, hypocrisy, disbelief, polytheism, banditry, cruelty and rebellion. Finally, it will be clear that there is no independent criminal title called "corruption on the earth" in the Holy Sharīʿah; rather, "fighting with the intention of corrupting on the earth" is a crime that falls under the set of Divine boundaries.
Omidvar J, Motie M. The Concept of "Corruption on the Earth" in Verses, Narratives and Interpretation Views. 3 2022; 15 (30) :185-203 URL: http://pnmag.ir/article-1-1453-en.html