When does a conditional denial of lineage become an established accusation of slander (Qadhf)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If any of the conditional denials or ethnic misattributions mentioned are explicitly interpreted or clarified to mean an accusation of adultery (Qadhf), then the speaker is deemed a slanderer and the prescribed punishment applies.