Hadiths on Prescribed Punishment for Adultery

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11 explained prophetic hadiths on "Prescribed Punishment for Adultery": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category brings together 11 hadiths on the prescribed punishment for the fornicator: one hundred lashes and one year of exile for the unmarried man, one hundred lashes and stoning for the one who has lost his virginity, as well as the accepted repentances such as that of Mā‘iz ibn Mālik. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Learn from me, learn from me”.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Prescribed Punishment for Adultery

Authentic hadith A Muslim man went to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) while he was in the mosque and called him, saying: "O Messenger of Alla Authentic hadith The Jews came to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and informed him that a man and woman from among them had commit Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about the unmarried bondmaid who fornicates. Authentic hadith 'Indeed she has made such a repentance that if it were to be divided among seventy from the people of Madīnah, it would be enough for them all. Has sh Authentic hadith A woman from the tribe of Juhaynah came to the Prophet while she was pregnant from adultery Authentic hadith It is unlawful to shed the blood of a Muslim who testifies that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, except in one o Authentic hadith Learn from me, learn from me. Allah has ordained another way for them (women who commit illegal sexual intercourse). (If) a virgin (commits adultery) Authentic hadith When Mā‘iz ibn Mālik came to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) (in order to confess adultery), the Prophet (may Allah's peace Authentic hadith Verily Allah sent Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) with the truth and sent the Book down to him. Part of what was revealed to hi Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) beat and exiled, Abu Bakr beat and exiled, and ‘Umar beat and exiled Authentic hadith By the One in Whose hand my soul is! I will judge between you according to the Book of Allah. The offspring and sheep will be returned, and your son i

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ