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According to Islamic Shariah, the punishment for adultery (Zina) for an unmarried person is 100 lashes. This ruling is based on the clear command from the Holy Quran in Surah An-Nur.

Quranic Verse (Surah An-Nur 24:2)

This punishment applies to unmarried individuals who commit Zina. If the person is married, the punishment becomes more severe, which in classical Islamic law could be **stoning to death**, but this requires strict conditions including four eyewitnesses.

• Applicable for: Unmarried adulterers


• Type of punishment: 100 lashes (as per the Quran)


• Source: Surah An-Nur, Verse 2


• Purpose: To preserve moral boundaries and discourage immorality

This punishment is part of the Hudood laws in Islam, which are fixed penalties ordained by Allah (SWT). It emphasizes the seriousness of maintaining chastity and the sanctity of marriage in Islam.