A question regarding ta'zir (discretionary punishment)?
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The Shaykh : We mentioned that the hadith refers to the fixed Qur'anic punishments, but this applies to matters other than the fixed Qur'anic punishments. Because the act of fornication itself, or the serious sin, is not the false accusation of adultery that necessitates the fixed punishment; rather, this only necessitates ta'zir (discretionary punishment). And ta'zir may not be carried out. Yes, such are the ones who deserve punishment in the Hereafter, which is torment. However, they may not be tormented; it may be withheld for one of the reasons. As for their torment in the Hereafter, it remains. That is to say, if the punishment in this world is withheld, the punishment of the Hereafter is not withheld. Also, some of the brothers said that perhaps by "punishment" is meant something broader than flogging: punishment in the form of Allah placing pain, sadness, and anxiety in his heart, and the like.
The Shaykh : We mentioned that the hadith refers to the fixed Qur'anic punishments, but this applies to matters other than the fixed Qur'anic punishments. Because the act of fornication itself, or the serious sin, is not the false accusation of adultery that necessitates the fixed punishment; rather, this only necessitates ta'zir (discretionary punishment). And ta'zir may not be carried out. Yes, such are the ones who deserve punishment in the Hereafter, which is torment. However, they may not be tormented; it may be withheld for one of the reasons. As for their torment in the Hereafter, it remains. That is to say, if the punishment in this world is withheld, the punishment of the Hereafter is not withheld. Also, some of the brothers said that perhaps by "punishment" is meant something broader than flogging: punishment in the form of Allah placing pain, sadness, and anxiety in his heart, and the like.