What additional condition applies to a husband who slanders his wife?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the slanderer is a husband (zawj) accusing his wife, a third condition must be met: the husband must refuse to proceed with the mutual cursing process (li'an). There is no known difference of opinion regarding this matter.