"The matter of coercion is divided into two categories: coercion to speak, and coercion to act. Coercion to speak does not entail any consequence, even if the c

((إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ وَلِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى)) 'Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will be rewarded according to what they intended.' It is clear that anyone who is coerced into saying something and does not intend it willingly is not held accountable. Coercion to act is divided into two categories: The first is whatever necessity allows, such as eating or drinking, and this is permissible under coercion, because coercion is a necessity. Therefore, if someone is coerced into such actions, no penalty is on them, as they are only doing what is permitted in that circumstance. The second is what necessity does not allow, such as killing, wounding, striking, or damaging property. In such cases, coercion does not absolve the person, and they will be held accountable for their actions, as they have committed an unlawful act." [Al-Muḥallā (7/203)] ____ القول الفصل في العذر بالجهل 23-26