What is the ruling on one who enters the state of ihram for 'Umrah but does not complete it?

The questioner:
I entered the state of ihram for 'Umrah several years ago and did not complete it, out of my ignorance that completing the 'Umrah is obligatory. I assumed or thought that since it was voluntary, I had the choice. Knowing that I am married, what is required of me?

The Shaykh:
What is he saying?

The questioner:
He says: He entered the state of ihram for 'Umrah, but did not complete it while ignorant. It was a voluntary 'Umrah, and he thought the matter was optional. Is anything required of him, given that he is married?

The Shaykh:
Yes. One who enters the state of ihram for 'Umrah is required to complete it by performing tawaf, sa'y, and shortening the hair. If he leaves out any of its acts, it remains a debt on him until he performs it. If he contracted a marriage, the contract is invalid because he is in the state of ihram. One in the state of ihram does not contract a marriage, nor is he married; the marriage is invalid. He should renew it, complete the 'Umrah, and renew the contract anew. Yes.