How may a unmarried man and woman repent their act of fornication?
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How may a unmarried man and woman repent their act of fornication?
Answer
The conditions for repentance to be accepted are; a) Sincerely regret committing the sin, and, b) Make firm intention never to repeat the sin in future.
Insha Allah, Allah will accept the repentance. (Riyaadh al-Saaliheen pg.18; Darul Fikr)
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