Regarding verse 24:5

[Sstikstof]

Salamun Alaikum,

In verse 24:5 it is saying that "Except for those who repent after that and reform, for indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."

Does this mean who committed adultery must suffer 100 lashes even if he repents before that? What is the term "after that" means, after what exactly???

[Sardar Miyan]

Repentance has nothing to do with the 100 lashes which is bound to perform for the crime.

[Sstikstof]

Repentance has nothing to do with the 100 lashes which is bound to perform for the crime.

Understood. But if someone skipped 100 lashes, but repented sincerely, will 100 lashes be due for him yet religiously?

[Wakas]

Note the first part of this article:
http://misconceptions-about-islam.com/cut-off-hands-theft.htm

[Sstikstof]

Thanks for making clear wakas