A Muslim committed a grave sin with a girl, and they killed him. Is it permissible for this girl to marry a righteous Muslim, or must he be a fornicator according to the verse?

The questioner : A Muslim committed a grave sin with a girl, and naturally, they killed him. The girl, of course, is no longer a virgin, and the rulings are suspended; the rulings of Islam are suspended regarding the establishment of hudud (fixed punishments). So what is the girl's position now? Does she marry, for example, a Muslim, or must he be a fornicator according to the verse, the saying of Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He)?

The Shaykh : The verse does not mean that.

The questioner : So what is the implication of the verse regarding the matter of zina (unlawful sexual intercourse)?

The Shaykh : The meaning of the verse is that if a fornicator marries a woman while knowing that she is a fornicator, then he is a fornicator, and vice versa. As for this girl, if this was done to her, she should repent to Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and after that, she should marry as one who is not a virgin. Peace be upon you. Yes, that is correct.

The questioner : A marriage that is lawful according to the Shari'ah.

The Shaykh : A lawful marriage after she repents.