Imposing a monetary fine for an illicit relationship

Question

Question: An illicit relationship arose between Zayd's wife and Bakr. The villagers imposed some rupees on Bakr as a fine, and Bakr paid those rupees. Can those rupees be put to a religious purpose — for example, can they be given for the construction of a mosque or for the salary of the children's teacher, or not?

Answer

A monetary fine is not valid; what has been taken should be returned and not spent on any other purpose.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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