Is concealment better or confession in the case of hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments)?
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The questioner : Which is better, confession or concealment?
The Shaykh : Yes, that is right. In general, concealment is better. However, a person may face a situation where, if he conceals the matter, his soul may be tempted. If he fears this from himself and sees that it is better to purify himself, then that is better.
The questioner : In all cases of hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments)?
The Shaykh : In all cases of hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments).
The Shaykh : Yes, that is right. In general, concealment is better. However, a person may face a situation where, if he conceals the matter, his soul may be tempted. If he fears this from himself and sees that it is better to purify himself, then that is better.
The questioner : In all cases of hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments)?
The Shaykh : In all cases of hudud (fixed Qur'anic punishments).