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The convict of zina retract his confession before hadd is enforce he shall _________________?

Correct answer: B. Be liable to Tazir

  • A. Be liable to Hadd
  • B. Be liable to Tazir
  • C. Be liable to any other punishment
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Retracting a confession before enforcement of hadd prevents the hadd punishment based on that confession, but liability to tazir may remain where the offence is otherwise established. Thus retraction does not automatically end criminal liability.

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