If one is coerced into doing something without intention, what is the ruling?

Question : Or if one is coerced into doing something without intention, what is the ruling?

Answer : There is a difference of opinion on this, and the correct view is that he is excused due to the generality of the verse, specifically the generality of His saying: The correct view is that he is excused, especially the common person. The common person does not know; the common person has no knowledge to interpret it, and he has no knowledge to refute it. So, if he is coerced into prostrating, it is based on the fact that he was coerced. But if he were asked, "Did you prostrate to the idol in reality and did you intend this?" he would say, "No."