An episode of Al Arabiya’s program "Mahl Niqash" (Under Discussion) addressed crimes committed under the title of "honor killings," highlighting the ongoing tension between tribal customs, statutory legislation, and Islamic law.

The debate featured various human rights and religious perspectives. Religious scholars affirmed that Islam provides no religious justification for any killing outside the bounds of judicial process and conclusive justice. Meanwhile, human rights and advisory organizations emphasized the need to abolish mitigating excuses in laws to prevent impunity, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard the right to life.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: