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Shariah-Protection of Dignity or Lineage (al-‘Irḍ)
False Accusation (al-Qadhf)
Sūrah Al-Nūr — 24:4
“Those who accuse chaste women and do not produce four witnesses, flog them with eighty stripes, and reject their testimony forever; they are the fāsiqūn (rebellious).”
Summary Notes
Sūrah Al-Nūr — 24:23
“Those who accuse believing and innocent chaste women are cursed in this world and the next, and will have a great punishment.”
Summary Notes
Regulations for Men and Women
Hadith — Bukhārī & Muslim
“O Youth! Whoever is able to marry should do so, as it protects the eyes and private parts. Whoever cannot, should fast, as fasting is protection.”
Summary Notes
Protection of Women’s Dignity
Adultery (Zinā)
Sūrah Al-Nūr — 24:2
“The adulterer and adulteress — flog each of them with a hundred lashes. Do not let pity stop you from carrying out Allah’s law, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day; let a group of believers witness the punishment.”
Summary Notes
Hadith — Bukhārī & Muslim
Abdullah b. Mas‘ūd reported:
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Taking a Muslim’s life is lawful only in three cases — married adulterer, murderer (life for life), and one who leaves Islam.”
Summary Notes
- Protecting a person’s dignity is essential in Islam.
- Includes privacy, honor, and protection from shame.
- People must not expose others’ sins or accuse them without proof.
- Islam teaches respectful relationships between men and women.
- Legal principle:
False Accusation (al-Qadhf)
- Every claim must be proven; otherwise, it is a false accusation.
- Punishment for false accusation is 80 lashes.
Sūrah Al-Nūr — 24:4
“Those who accuse chaste women and do not produce four witnesses, flog them with eighty stripes, and reject their testimony forever; they are the fāsiqūn (rebellious).”
Summary Notes
- Accusing someone of adultery requires 4 witnesses.
- If no proof, the accuser is punished with 80 lashes.
- Their testimony is rejected afterward.
- They are labelled as sinners (fāsiq).
Sūrah Al-Nūr — 24:23
“Those who accuse believing and innocent chaste women are cursed in this world and the next, and will have a great punishment.”
Summary Notes
- False accusers receive Allah’s curse.
- Curse applies in both this life and the Hereafter.
- They will face severe punishment.
Regulations for Men and Women
- Islam regulates interaction between men and women to protect dignity.
- Free mixing between non-mahram males and females is discouraged.
- Unmarried men and women should not be alone together.
- Islam encourages marriage to protect dignity and prevent immorality.
Hadith — Bukhārī & Muslim
“O Youth! Whoever is able to marry should do so, as it protects the eyes and private parts. Whoever cannot, should fast, as fasting is protection.”
Summary Notes
- Marriage helps control desires.
- Protects eyes from sinful looks.
- Fasting helps those unable to marry.
- Shows Islam’s concern for moral purity.
Protection of Women’s Dignity
- Women should not be used as sexual or commercial objects.
- Islam teaches modesty (covering ‘awrah) to protect dignity.
- Covered women are respected and safer.
- Protecting dignity is important for society.
Adultery (Zinā)
- Adultery is harmful and immoral.
- Leads to social problems:
- Broken families
- Illegitimate children
- Irresponsible parents
- Spread of corruption
- Islam imposes strict punishment to prevent harm.
Sūrah Al-Nūr — 24:2
“The adulterer and adulteress — flog each of them with a hundred lashes. Do not let pity stop you from carrying out Allah’s law, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day; let a group of believers witness the punishment.”
Summary Notes
- Punishment for unmarried adulterers is 100 lashes.
- Muslims must carry out the ruling without hesitation.
- Witnesses strengthen the seriousness of the punishment.
- This prevents corruption in the community.
Hadith — Bukhārī & Muslim
Abdullah b. Mas‘ūd reported:
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Taking a Muslim’s life is lawful only in three cases — married adulterer, murderer (life for life), and one who leaves Islam.”
Summary Notes
- Married adulterer is punished by stoning to death (rajam).
- Murderer receives equal retribution.
- Apostate (one who leaves Islam) may be punished.
- Protects society, family, and faith.
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