What is the Shar’i (Islamic legal) stance of a girl’s father towards the young man who committed adultery with his daughter, given the non-implementation of the hudud (prescribed penalties)? And is he obligated to ask his daughter about the young man? And what if he comes to know about him? Will he remain silent about it or not? And does his silence count as an acceptance of his deed? And how should the father act regarding the possibility of the young man blackmailing his daughter in the future? And did the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, ask Ma’iz or Al-Ghamidiyyah about the other party in adultery?

The father is not obliged to ask his daughter, who has committed adultery, about the person with whom she committed adultery; rather, he should cover for her. It has not been proven that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, asked Ma'iz or the Ghamidiyyah woman about those with whom they committed adultery. The hadd punishment for adultery is not carried out except with a valid confession or the testimony of four upright men. And the hudud punishments are not carried out except by the ruler. If the father fears harm from the young man, he should inform someone who can deter him. For the girl to accuse someone of having committed adultery with her is considered slander unless she provides proof. The father must raise his children well and prevent them from forbidden acts, for he is responsible for his flock.