Is the hadd (fixed punishment) carried out on one who commits the crime of zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) if he is a new convert to Islam?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A person who is new to Islam and ignorant of the teachings of the religion committed the crime of zina. Is the hadd carried out on him despite his ignorance?
Answer:
This is for the judge to decide; this matter is referred to the judge. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A person who is new to Islam and ignorant of the teachings of the religion committed the crime of zina. Is the hadd carried out on him despite his ignorance?
Answer:
This is for the judge to decide; this matter is referred to the judge. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [367 -1024] هل يقام الحد على من ارتكب جريمة الزنا إذا كان حديث العهد بالإسلام؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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