Accusing someone on the basis of suspicion

Question

Question: People speak about a certain man on the basis of suspicion, that is (of committing zina), but no one has seen him committing zina, and ten people suspect him. What is the ruling of the Shari‘a concerning him? Is prayer behind him valid or not?

Answer

To accuse him of zina on the basis of mere suspicion is haram, and it is wajib for him to keep away from places that invite accusation. Prayer behind him is valid.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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