Is the hadd punishment for zina—one hundred lashes and banishment for one year—to be applied to a woman who is four months pregnant, or do we wait until after the breastfeeding period?
The implementation of the Hadd (punishment) for adultery on a pregnant woman is delayed until she gives birth and then until she completes her postpartum period (). This is to ensure the safety of both the fetus and the mother. If the Hadd is stoning (rajm), it is further delayed until she nurses her infant and weans it, unless a wet nurse can be provided. However, if the Hadd is flogging (jald), weaning does not affect its delay. The ruling for exiling an unmarried female fornicator involves her immediate exile without delay, even if she is pregnant, provided that she is accompanied by a (unmarriageable kin) or her husband. The implementation of Huduud (plural of Hadd) must be carried out by the legitimate ruler, not by individuals.
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