Repenting from a haraam relationship
Question
My cousin and another cousin's wife are in a sexual relationship. Both repented. What should they do?
Answer
They should sincerely beg Allah's forgiveness and avoid meeting and talking to each other.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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