Is *Li'an* permissible or relevant when there is no child resulting from a void marriage?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Mutual Imprecation (Li'an)

Book 43 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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If a man performs *Li'an* against a woman from a void marriage when no child exists between them, neither the punishment (*hadd*) is waived, nor is permanent prohibition established, as the *Li'an* performed is void and thus its legal consequences do not apply.