I wanted to know I use to do zina with a girl, since I dont love her I dont want to marry her gave silly reasons and I left her in our country and came to England recently, Iam I suppose to marry her according to Islam. I know the mistake was both of us and I feel that we did mistake for years and now Iam trying to be a good beleiver leaving the girl in the dark and suggesting her to forgot it, go and get marry and live happily with someone. I understand its the mistake of we both. I know Allah will definetely forgive us since I strictly asked for repentence but she always cry and beg me not to leave her like this spoil her life. What Iam I suppose to do according to a good beleiver leave what people & family say and go back to the country and get married or just forgot it and concentrate in prayers.
Respected Brother-in-Islam
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Zina is a grave sin. Allah has prescribed severe punishment for Zina.
As you stated you have made thauba may Allah accept your duas? Keep in mind
that thauba also means not returning to that sin again. As for marring the
girl this is a very great step in your life. You should firstly make
Istikhara as well as make Mashwara (consult) with your seniors and then
decide.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.