., pastor, said the resolution's language notes capital punishment should be used only when there is "clear and overwhelming evidence" of guilt and should not be based on race or class of the guilty person (Halperin 22). ... Capital punishment is permitted in Islam under guidelines found in the Koran, the holiest book of Islamic scripture, and hadith, authoritative doings and sayings of Muhammad and his companions (Vegh D12). ...

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