It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that a maidservant of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) committed the sin of adultery. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered me to carry out the prescribed punishment on her. I saw that her bleeding would not stop, so I came and mentioned this to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When her bleeding stops, then carry out the prescribed punishment on her. And remember! Carry out the prescribed punishments on your male and female slaves as well."