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Assistant Professor of Jurisprudence and Principles Department of Razavi University of Islamic Sciences. Iran, Mashhad
Abstract
The preservation of human dignity and personal honor is among the fundamental principles of Islamic law, manifested through various legal injunctions. This study investigates the ruling on qadhf (false accusation of adultery) as one of the key protective mechanisms in safeguarding individuals’ reputation, with particular focus on Qurʾān 24:4. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach and drawing on jurisprudential and exegetical sources, the research explores the phrase “wa alladhīna yarmūna al-muḥṣanāt” (“those who accuse chaste women”). The findings indicate that the rulings related to qadhf, beyond their penal aspect, serve as a preventive measure in maintaining the moral and social order of society. By offering a fresh interpretation of the term muḥṣanāt and reconsidering the scope of qadhf, the study creates space for re-evaluating traditional approaches. Furthermore, the issue of rejecting the testimony of the accuser (qādhif) and the conditions for its reinstatement are examined as significant implications of this ruling. The relevance of this research is heightened in the modern context, given the expansion of social interactions and digital media, which facilitate the spread of accusations. The study’s findings contribute to clarifying the role of Islamic legal injunctions in preserving human dignity and strengthening the ethical foundations of society.
khodarahmi,M. , jahangiri,M. and Ahmadi Nik,S. M. (2025). Examining the Ḥadd of Qadhf and Its Role in Safeguarding Human Dignity with Reference to Qurʾān 24:4. Quran, Islamic Jurisprudence and Law, 19(19), 51-70.
MLA
khodarahmi,M. , , jahangiri,M. , and Ahmadi Nik,S. M. . "Examining the Ḥadd of Qadhf and Its Role in Safeguarding Human Dignity with Reference to Qurʾān 24:4", Quran, Islamic Jurisprudence and Law, 19, 19, 2025, 51-70.
HARVARD
khodarahmi M., jahangiri M., Ahmadi Nik S. M. (2025). 'Examining the Ḥadd of Qadhf and Its Role in Safeguarding Human Dignity with Reference to Qurʾān 24:4', Quran, Islamic Jurisprudence and Law, 19(19), pp. 51-70.
CHICAGO
M. khodarahmi, M. jahangiri and S. M. Ahmadi Nik, "Examining the Ḥadd of Qadhf and Its Role in Safeguarding Human Dignity with Reference to Qurʾān 24:4," Quran, Islamic Jurisprudence and Law, 19 19 (2025): 51-70,
VANCOUVER
khodarahmi M., jahangiri M., Ahmadi Nik S. M. Examining the Ḥadd of Qadhf and Its Role in Safeguarding Human Dignity with Reference to Qurʾān 24:4. Quran, Islamic Jurisprudence and Law, 2025; 19(19): 51-70.
