What is the legal consequence regarding lineage (Nasab) when *Li'an* (mutual imprecation) is not applicable?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Mutual Imprecation (Li'an)

Book 43 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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When *Li'an* is not applicable in a case, lineage is established (i.e., the presumed fatherhood remains valid). Upon accusation (*Qadhf*), the established punishments—the fixed penalty (*Hadd*) and discretionary punishment (*Ta'zir*)—are obligatory.