Does accusing a wife of fornication (Qadhf) constitute a selection?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 5 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a man accuses his wife of fornication (Qadhf), it does not constitute a selection for her because Qadhf can be pronounced against someone who is not one's wife.