Quran and the Institution of Li’an (Cursing)

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Graduated from Seminary School and University, and Researcher in the Area of Fiqh and Law (ebishirazi1345@gmail.com).

Abstract
Attribution of unlawful relation to wife or rejection of child - child of his wife - has many legal effects and consequences. The subjects of adultery and its had (prescribed punishment), continuation of marital life, prescribed punishment for false accusation of adultery (Qadhf), as well as the legacy of father and child and sometimes legacy of wife and husband are studies under the subject of Li’an. In fact, Li’an is a useful solution for a complex problem. This institution can remove prescribed punishment for false accusation of adultery (Qadhf) and adultery, in later case it may be killing or stoning. In addition, it has other consequences like dissolution of marriage; since continuation of marital relation is not advisable and has no interest. Considering the rejection of child, in addition to dissolution of relation between father and child, it has some financial consequences like removing inheritance.

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