One Who Commits Zina: Between Confession to the Judge and Repentance
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Question:
Another question, may Allah grant you success. He says: If a man commits zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), is it better for him to go to the judge or the ruler to confess, or should he repent between himself and Allah?
Answer:
He should cover himself and repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Another question, may Allah grant you success. He says: If a man commits zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), is it better for him to go to the judge or the ruler to confess, or should he repent between himself and Allah?
Answer:
He should cover himself and repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الصلح عن دم العمد بأكثر من الدية وأقل — islamhouse.com (1:09:07)
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