These words clearly show that there was another order that...

These words clearly show that there was another order that would be promulgated later. Even if it were called ‘abrogation’ there would be no trouble; because it would not contain those difficulties which were inherent in abrogating the Book with the, sunnah - the Qur'an itself indicates here that this Order was to be repealed after sometime; and the Prophet is the one who explains the meaning of the honored Qur'an.

The second verse promulgates the rule about fornication (other than adultery), that the parties should be afflicted; that punishment includes confinement, hitting them with shoes, admonishing and shaming them by harsh words or other such ways of hurting them. Accordingly this verse stands abrogated by…