What is the ruling on one who did not participate in the stoning of the adulterer
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The fourth question of the fatwa number ( 7731 )
Q4: What is the ruling on one who did not participate in the stoning of the adulterer, claiming to be merciful toward him , or that his heart cannot bear it?
A4: It is not obligatory for everyone present to participate in the stoning, but one who refrains from participating in the stoning of the adulterer out of compassion for him or mercy toward him is sinful; because of the saying of Allah the Exalted:[An-Nur 24:2] . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q4: What is the ruling on one who did not participate in the stoning of the adulterer, claiming to be merciful toward him , or that his heart cannot bear it?
A4: It is not obligatory for everyone present to participate in the stoning, but one who refrains from participating in the stoning of the adulterer out of compassion for him or mercy toward him is sinful; because of the saying of Allah the Exalted:
The [unmarried] woman or [unmarried] man found guilty of sexual intercourse - lash each one of them with a hundred lashes, and do not be taken by pity for them in the religion of Allah, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a group of the believers witness their punishment.
الزَّانِيَةُ وَالزَّانِي فَاجْلِدُوا كُلَّ وَاحِدٍ مِنْهُمَا مِائَةَ جَلْدَةٍ وَلاَ تَأْخُذْكُمْ بِهِمَا رَأْفَةٌ فِي دِينِ اللَّهِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ وَلْيَشْهَدْ عَذَابَهُمَا طَائِفَةٌ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
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