👉 "Niata" is a term in Islamic jurisprudence that refers to a person who has been convicted of an act or crime but is considered innocent by society. In this sense, "niatans" are individuals whose innocence has not yet been proven, and they may be pardoned if they prove their guilt. The term was introduced by Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khattab (c. 630-721 CE) in his book Al-Muqadd