Correct Answer:
A. سورة النور
The question asks in which Surah the punishments for slander (Qadhf) and adultery (Zina) are mentioned. The correct answer is سورة النور (Surah An-Noor). Surah An-Noor, meaning 'The Light,' is a Medinan surah that extensively deals with social ethics, modesty, and legal injunctions concerning sexual morality. It explicitly details the prescribed punishments (Hudood) for both Zina (adultery/fornication) and Qadhf (false accusation of unchastity), emphasizing the importance of protecting honor and maintaining social purity. This surah also includes verses on seeking permission before entering homes and lowering the gaze.
- سورة المائدہ (Surah Al-Ma'idah) primarily focuses on legal rulings, food laws, and covenants, not these specific Hudood.
- سورة البقرة (Surah Al-Baqarah), the longest surah, covers a vast array of topics but does not specifically detail these punishments.
- سورة الاحزاب (Surah Al-Ahzab) addresses issues related to the Prophet's household and social conduct during the Battle of the Confederates, not the Hudood for Qadhf and Zina.