Regarding Investigation in Hudud Punishments

Hazrat Mujalid says that Hazrat Aamir stated, "There will be no investigation in the matter of hadd (prescribed punishment)."

Hazrat Imran bin Hadeer narrates that Hazrat Abu Majliz said: The trial in accusation and blaming a person is that one says: You must have frightened him and you must have harmed him, and if I even hit him with a whip, then his confession will not be acceptable.

Hazrat Abu 'Ainah bin Muhallab narrates that I heard Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz saying: Whoever confesses after receiving one lash, that person is a liar.

Hazrat Jabir narrates that Hazrat Amir and Hazrat Hakam said, "Trial is an innovation (bid'ah)."

Hazrat Qasim narrates that Hazrat Shurayh said: Putting in shackles is hardship, prison is hardship, and intimidation is also hardship and severity.

Hazrat Hanzala narrates that Hazrat Umar said: A person will not trust himself if you cause him hardship, frighten him, or imprison him.

Hazrat Ibn Jurayj states that it is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Shihab regarding a person who confessed after being flogged. He said: The prescribed punishment will not be imposed on him.

Hasan Basri narrates that Hazrat Umar said: "Intimidate the thief and do not show leniency towards him."

Hazrat Zuhri narrates that a man was brought to Tariq Shami who had been caught in a case of theft. So he sent someone to Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) to ask him about this matter. Upon this, Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) said to them: Do not cut off his hand, because it is possible that he confessed after being beaten by you.