What physical forms of disgrace, other than lashing, are prescribed for intentional false testimony?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Judicial Rulings
Primary text
Public disgrace includes stopping the witness in their marketplace or community area, where the official declares that the judge pronounces peace and identifies the person as a false witness to be recognized as such. A case involving Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik resulted in ordering the cutting of the witness's tongue; however, Al-Qasim and Salim advised that seven strokes suffice, followed by public standing after the afternoon prayer with the declaration: 'This is Abu Qabis, we found him to be a false witness.' The witness should not have their face blackened, be made to ride animals, or be compelled to proclaim their own offense.
Supporting text
It is reported that Sawwar commanded the false witness to be bound by the neck and paraded around the mosque minarets, proclaiming, 'Whoever sees me, let him not bear false witness.' Abd al-Malik ibn Ya'la commanded shaving half the head, blackening the face, and parading them in the markets, along with the person they testified for. These severe forms of physical mutilation are rejected because the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade mutilation (*mithlah*).