Is the flogging of an unmarried fornicator an expiation for him without repentance?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is the flogging of an unmarried person for zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) an expiation for him absolutely, or is repentance also required?
Answer:
Repentance is required. If he does not repent, his sin remains upon him. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is the flogging of an unmarried person for zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) an expiation for him absolutely, or is repentance also required?
Answer:
Repentance is required. If he does not repent, his sin remains upon him. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب نكاح الشغار — islamhouse.com (39:22)
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