Table 2: Tabulation of Al-Ghazalis Eight Degrees

S/N Degree 1. Obtaining knowledge 2.

Informing subject
advise

Degree (English) Remarks Obtaining knowledge of the The Muhtasib should acquaint himself good or bad and its with the laws and customs. What is manifestations in his locality good, what good is neglected, what is evil, what evil is committed Informing the individual (subject If he does not appear to have known; or of Ihtisab) of the good or wrong reminding him constantly Prohibiting by use of advise, Likewise commanding preaching and soft language

3.

4.

Harsh words/rebuke

Rebuke and harsh words

5.

6.

7.

8.

physical intervention Threats of use of force Actual use of force

Seeking assistance army of

Like: You are disobedient, you fool. The person neglecting to do what is right or good may likewise be rebuked with harsh words Physical intervention, but Like smashing musical instrument, restricted to the object and not destroying intoxicants by breaking the the subject container or pouring the contents Threats of use of force e.g. I will report you to the police or I will fight you to prevent the evil you want to do Actual use of force to stop the No weapons will be used in this stage. commission of crime. This action is directed at the subject Obtaining the help of Law If stopping the wrong-doers seem enforcement agents like the troublesome, or fight may ensue police and the army

Barkindo- LLM Seminar paper, A.B.U. Zaria.