Repentance of One Who Has Committed Zina and the Punishment for Sodomy
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The questioner:
One of the brothers is distressed because he has committed the crime of zina with one of the women, and he asks whether he has a path to repentance, what his worldly punishment is, and what advice you have for his father’s wife, whom he contacted.
The Shaykh:
It is obligatory for a Muslim who falls into sin to repent to Allah the Exalted and Majestic with a sincere repentance, a repentance of true resolution, and not to disclose what happened to him. He should rely on the covering of Allah the Glorious and Exalted, and not disclose what he did, nor with whom he did it. But he should repent to Allah and cease. Sincere, resolute repentance consists of three things: first, regret for the past; second, ceasing from the evil and leaving it out of fear of Allah and reverence for Allah; and third, not returning to it, meaning he resolves not to return to the sin. If he leaves the sin, regrets what has passed, and resolves sincerely not to return, Allah will accept his repentance, even from disbelief, even from disbelief in Allah. As for disclosing this, that is open defiance, and it is not permissible to disclose it. Rather, it is obligatory that he rely on the covering of Allah and not disclose what happened to him, so he repents to Allah the Exalted and Majestic. However, if it reaches the ruler, or he comes to the judge or the emir, the hadd is not established against him; rather, the hadd must be established against him. If it is zina or sodomy, his hadd must be carried out. If he is a virgin who commits zina, he is flogged with one hundred lashes and exiled for one year. If he is married, he is stoned to death. As for sodomy, whether he is a virgin or married, whoever commits sodomy and has reached puberty is killed absolutely, even if he is not married. The hadith is: We ask Allah.
Another questioner:
O Shaykh, if it is regarding the passive party, let the active party be released.
The Shaykh:
Yes, if it is limited to that, then that is his state. But if it is a matter of... no, there is no return for him. Yes.
Another questioner:
Repeat the hadith, if Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1456Hasan (Darussalam) Noah, so kill them, and also... The other hadith is: Noah. We ask Allah for safety. This is an idea.
Another questioner:
O Shaykh, what did I do? O Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
So it is obligatory for one who falls into sins to repent to Allah, to be covered by the covering of Allah, and not to announce his evil. Rather, he should repent to Allah with a repentance between him and Allah. And if he is sincere, Allah will accept his repentance. We ask Allah for safety and well-being.
One of the brothers is distressed because he has committed the crime of zina with one of the women, and he asks whether he has a path to repentance, what his worldly punishment is, and what advice you have for his father’s wife, whom he contacted.
The Shaykh:
It is obligatory for a Muslim who falls into sin to repent to Allah the Exalted and Majestic with a sincere repentance, a repentance of true resolution, and not to disclose what happened to him. He should rely on the covering of Allah the Glorious and Exalted, and not disclose what he did, nor with whom he did it. But he should repent to Allah and cease. Sincere, resolute repentance consists of three things: first, regret for the past; second, ceasing from the evil and leaving it out of fear of Allah and reverence for Allah; and third, not returning to it, meaning he resolves not to return to the sin. If he leaves the sin, regrets what has passed, and resolves sincerely not to return, Allah will accept his repentance, even from disbelief, even from disbelief in Allah. As for disclosing this, that is open defiance, and it is not permissible to disclose it. Rather, it is obligatory that he rely on the covering of Allah and not disclose what happened to him, so he repents to Allah the Exalted and Majestic. However, if it reaches the ruler, or he comes to the judge or the emir, the hadd is not established against him; rather, the hadd must be established against him. If it is zina or sodomy, his hadd must be carried out. If he is a virgin who commits zina, he is flogged with one hundred lashes and exiled for one year. If he is married, he is stoned to death. As for sodomy, whether he is a virgin or married, whoever commits sodomy and has reached puberty is killed absolutely, even if he is not married. The hadith is:
Whoever you find committing the act of the people of Noah before him, kill both the active and the passive party.
من وجدته لمن عمل قبله فاقتله فائضا ومفعولا به،Another questioner:
O Shaykh, if it is regarding the passive party, let the active party be released.
The Shaykh:
Yes, if it is limited to that, then that is his state. But if it is a matter of... no, there is no return for him. Yes.
Another questioner:
Repeat the hadith, if Allah wills.
The Shaykh:
Whomever you find doing the actions of the people
من وجدتموه يعمل عمل قومMay Allah curse whoever commits the act of the people of Noah, may Allah curse whoever commits the act of the people of Noah, may Allah curse whoever commits the act of the people of
لعن الله من عمل عمل قوم نوح، لعن الله من عمل عمل قوم نوح، لعن الله من عمل عمل قومAnother questioner:
O Shaykh, what did I do? O Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
So it is obligatory for one who falls into sins to repent to Allah, to be covered by the covering of Allah, and not to announce his evil. Rather, he should repent to Allah with a repentance between him and Allah. And if he is sincere, Allah will accept his repentance. We ask Allah for safety and well-being.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - ٦٤ — archive.org (1:18:18)
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