Is the ruling on sexual intercourse with a close relative the same when performed without a preceding invalid contract as when performed after one?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The ruling concerning one who commits fornication with a close female relative without a preceding contract is the same as the ruling for one who has intercourse after an invalid contract.