(May 1, 2013 at 3:54 am)Muslim Scholar Wrote:Quote:A pregnant unmarried 9 year old would be punished in islam? If so what would the punishment be?80 lashes, but only if it is proved that she had sex by her choice (adultery)
Out of curiosity, what punishment is given to the man who impregnated the nine-year-old in question?
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