Shubha (Arabic: شبهة doubt, obscurity, or mis-grounded conceit)[1] is an Islamic term referring to the duty of leaders/judges to consider any doubt (shubha) before implementing a verdict in a criminal case of any degree. The prophet Muhammad commanded to avoid implementing a serious punishment in case of uncertainty, his famous saying in this regard is : ادرؤوا الحدود بالشبهات seek doubts to avoid punishment.
In Qur'an
A derived term with similar meaning is mentioned in the Qur'an at 3:7.[2]
It is He Who has sent down to you the Book. In it are Verses that are entirely clear, they are the foundations of the Book; and others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a deviation (from the truth) they follow that which is not entirely clear thereof, seeking Al-Fitnah (polytheism and trials, etc.), and seeking for its hidden meanings, but none knows its hidden meanings save Allâh. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it (clear and unclear Verses) are from our Lord." And none receive admonition except men of understanding.[3]
In Hadith
Commenting on the above verse, the Prophet is reported to have said:
^Rough Translation of the Meaning of The Noble Quran, Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali and Muhammad Muhsin Khan. Abridged.
^Bukhari 2008-01-19 at the Wayback Machine, Volume 6, Book 60, Number 70 (Arabic). See also Tafsir Ibn Kathir.
February 26, 2023
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