In which Surah are the punishments for slander (Qadhf) and adultery (Zina) mentioned?

Explanation

Surah An-Nur (Chapter 24) is a Madinan surah that lays down important social and moral laws for the Muslim community. It explicitly prescribes the punishment of 100 lashes for adultery (Zina) in verse 2 and the punishment of 80 lashes for false accusation of adultery (Qadhf) in verse 4, provided the accuser cannot produce four witnesses. These legal injunctions form part of the Hudood laws in Islamic criminal jurisprudence.

Good to know

Surah An-Nur derives its name from the famous "Verse of Light" (Ayat an-Nur, verse 35), which beautifully describes Allah as the Light of the heavens and the earth. The surah also contains verses about the etiquette of entering homes, the commandment of lowering the gaze, and the rules of hijab. It was revealed in Madinah and consists of 64 verses, addressing both legal rulings and moral guidance for the Muslim community.

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