What is the ruling for accusing someone using the term 'Qarnan'?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)
Primary text
Accusing a man with the term 'Qarnan' results in the statutory punishment (Hadd) if the accused has sisters or daughters in Islam, according to the narration from Khalid bin Yazid through his father. This is because the accusation is deemed to involve slander against the womenfolk (the sisters or daughters). Generally, 'Qarnan' is understood to refer to one who has daughters.
Supporting text
The common understanding, according to Khalid via his father, is that 'Qarnan' refers to one who has daughters, and 'Kashhaan' refers to one who has sisters, implying this only applies if such men permit others to enter upon them.