Why Umar (rta) Gave Half Punishment To The Man Who Raped The Slave?
Stoning to death is not the only punishment for rape. This kind of crime falls into the category of Fasad fil Ard for which 4 punishments are prescribed in the Quran in sura Al-Maida, one of which is banishment. It was a combined crime therefore, the culprit was flogged for Zina and banished for Fasad fil Ard.