The condition of repeating the confession four times
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The questioner:
Is the condition that he confesses four times, or is it merely recommended?
The Shaykh:
Many scholars of Islamic jurisprudence hold that it is a condition to repeat it four times, because Ibn 'Ashir repeated it four times. However, the most likely view, and Allah knows best, is that it is not a condition, because if he confesses, he has resolved to stand by the confession.
The questioner:
That is sufficient for him. Yes. I say that repentance is sufficient for him.
The Shaykh:
He repents and Allah accepts his repentance, and the judge does not come, nor does anyone else.
Is the condition that he confesses four times, or is it merely recommended?
The Shaykh:
Many scholars of Islamic jurisprudence hold that it is a condition to repeat it four times, because Ibn 'Ashir repeated it four times. However, the most likely view, and Allah knows best, is that it is not a condition, because if he confesses, he has resolved to stand by the confession.
The questioner:
That is sufficient for him. Yes. I say that repentance is sufficient for him.
The Shaykh:
He repents and Allah accepts his repentance, and the judge does not come, nor does anyone else.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، كتاب الحدود : باب حد الزاني — islamhouse.com (11:53)
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