What does Islam say about an unmarried man and an unmarried woman who are indulging in sexual relations?

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Shaykh Ebrahim Desai

Answer:

The illicit relationship between an unmarried male and female is Zina (adultery) and Haraam (strictly prohibited). In an Islamic state, if convicted, they will be lashed 100 lashes each.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Tags: Adultery, haraam, illicit relationship, relationship, sexual relations, woman

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