How is minor harm assessed in the context of establishing compulsion?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Divorce

Book 39 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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If minor harm is inflicted upon someone who is unconcerned by it, it is not considered compulsion. However, if it targets a person of honor in a way that brings significant shame, disgrace, and notoriety, it is considered compulsion equivalent to severe beating for others.