What is the required number of witnesses for intercourse with a jointly owned concubine or a married concubine, if Ta'zir is due?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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Primary text

For intercourse with a jointly owned concubine or a married concubine, if the act warrants Ta'zir, the ruling follows the established standard for prohibited sexual acts that do not incur Hadd.

Supporting text

If the act warrants Ta'zir, the ruling follows the established standard for prohibited sexual acts that do not incur Hadd, which mirrors the discussion concerning bestiality where Ta'zir is the consequence.