The punishment for falsely accusing someone of zina and what falls under it
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Question:
Or is it not applied to anything else? Is it specific to zina, or does it apply to a person who is accused of something else entirely?
Answer:
Qadhf (falsely accusing someone of zina) is specific to the grave sin, meaning accusing someone of zina or sodomy only. As for accusing someone of other sins, it is not considered qadhf, but rather a sin among sins and an encroachment upon the other person. Therefore, the accuser is disciplined and given a discretionary punishment for it. However, in the case of qadhf, the fixed punishment is carried out against him. If he commits zina, the punishment is eighty lashes. Yes.
Or is it not applied to anything else? Is it specific to zina, or does it apply to a person who is accused of something else entirely?
Answer:
Qadhf (falsely accusing someone of zina) is specific to the grave sin, meaning accusing someone of zina or sodomy only. As for accusing someone of other sins, it is not considered qadhf, but rather a sin among sins and an encroachment upon the other person. Therefore, the accuser is disciplined and given a discretionary punishment for it. However, in the case of qadhf, the fixed punishment is carried out against him. If he commits zina, the punishment is eighty lashes. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الرضاع — islamhouse.com (1:04:08)
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