Regarding the confession of the one who commits zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) four times, is it necessary that this confession be of his own free will?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Regarding the confession of the one who commits zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) four times, is it necessary that this confession be of his own free will, and not through coercion?
Answer:
No, coercion is not permissible. Rather, he is to be taught to retract. How can he be coerced? Rather, he should be encouraged to retract and cover himself.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Regarding the confession of the one who commits zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) four times, is it necessary that this confession be of his own free will, and not through coercion?
Answer:
No, coercion is not permissible. Rather, he is to be taught to retract. How can he be coerced? Rather, he should be encouraged to retract and cover himself.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2828 -3022] بالنسبة لإقرار الزاني بالزنا أربع مرات هل لا بد أن يكون هذا الإقرار باختياره؟ — youtube.com
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