In a non-muslim country who can give the punishment of rajm? [stoning to death.] (2) is a private individual allowed to administer this punishment? (3) in a non-muslim country if a muslim wants to purify himself of his sin of zinah should he go to a country where the punishment of “rajm” is administered?
Answer
(Fatwa: 1249/1249=M/1429)
(1) In non-Islamic countries, the penalty of rajm (stoning to death) is not implemented.
(2) No individual is allowed to administer the punishment.
(3) Such a person should only repent to Allah and seek His forgiveness.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband