Does the invalidity of the marriage contract necessitate zina?

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Question:
Does the invalidity of the contract necessitate zina?

Answer:
He becomes a fornicator in meaning, and he deserves to be disciplined if this is known; because he may be ignorant of the rulings of the Shari'ah, so he deserves to be disciplined.
(Lectures on the Explanation of Bulugh al-Maram, Book of Marriage)

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