In which Surah is the punishment for Qadhf (false accusation) mentioned?

Explanation

Qadhf refers to the false accusation of zina (adultery/fornication) against a chaste person without producing four witnesses. Surah An-Nur (24:4) prescribes the punishment of eighty lashes for the accuser and permanently disqualifies their testimony unless they repent. This ruling underscores Islam's emphasis on protecting the honor and reputation of individuals from baseless slander.

Good to know

Surah An-Nur (The Light) is the 24th chapter of the Quran and was revealed in Madinah. It contains several important legal rulings including the punishment for adultery (zina), the law of Li'an (mutual cursing between spouses), and the famous Ayat an-Nur (Verse of Light). The surah also addresses the incident of the slander against Aisha (R.A.), known as Hadith al-Ifk, which tested the Muslim community's response to false accusations.

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