It was narrated form 'Amr bin Shu'ainb, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet said:
"Pardon matters that may deserve a Hadd punishment before you bring it to my attention, for whatever is brought to my attention, the Hadd punishment becomes binding."
Reference: Sunan an-Nasa'i 4885 In-book : Book 46, Hadith 16 English translation : Vol. 5, Book 46, Hadith 4889
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