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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE 183: ISU QAZAF: ADAKAH TERMASUK TUDUHAN LIWAT?
Does qazaf include an accusation of sodomy, and what is the ruling on accusing someone of a shameful act?
Short answer
Qazaf means accusing a person of adultery, and some scholars extend it to accusations of sodomy or denying a person's lineage.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Crime & Sharia Law
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Qazaf means accusing a person of adultery, and some scholars extend it to accusations of sodomy or denying a person's lineage. It is forbidden and counted as a major sin, whether the accusation is true or false, because it exposes hidden faults and damages honour. The hudud punishment of 80 lashes and loss of the accuser's testimony applies when the accused is a muhsan or muhsanah (of preserved honour) and the accuser fails to bring four witnesses; it applies to male and female victims alike. Scholars also agree that sodomy itself is forbidden and among the gravest shameful acts.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Haram ke atas seorang Muslim untuk menuduh saudara seislamnya dengn tuduhan melakukan perbuatan yang keji (الفاحشة) sama ada tuduhannya itu benar atau pun dusta dari pihak dirinya.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE 183: ISU QAZAF: ADAKAH TERMASUK TUDUHAN LIWAT?”, 13 June 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/3484-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-183-isu-qazaf-adakah-termasuk-tuduhan-liwat. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/qazaf-does-it-include-sodomy-accusation/