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Zina (زنا) is an Arabic term for extramarital or premarital sex. Islamic law prescribes severe punishments for both men and women for the act of zina. Premarital sex may be punished by up to 100 lashes, while adultery is punished by Rajm. However, the act must be attested by at least four witnesses of good character. Punishments are decided by the legal authorities, and false accusations are also punished. Among the many interpretations of Islamic law, this is the m ...

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