👉 In Islamic law, the term "sovenance" refers to a period of grace or exemption from legal responsibility. It is often used in cases where someone has been found guilty but can be considered innocent due to circumstances beyond their control. Soventans are typically granted by the court on the condition that the accused remains silent and does not participate in any further proceedings. The intention behind sovenans is to allow individuals to avoid punishment or at least mitigate it, particularly when they have made a mistake
