I was shocked by the verse regarding Zina and want to know if family members can administer punishment, or is that solely the responsibility of a judge?
I was shocked by the verse regarding Zina and want to know if family members can administer punishment, or is that solely the responsibility of a judge?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago
Bismihi ta'āla
No, a family member cannot do that. It is the authority of the Islamic judge, in an Islamic government.
The family members must all just try to advice and guide.
And Allah knows best