It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that Sayyiduna Ma'iz bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) was brought to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he confessed to adultery twice. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Take him away." Then he was called back, and he confessed two more times, until he had confessed four times regarding himself. Only then did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) order that he be stoned.