Fatwa #513711 March 2002United Kingdom

If a muslim man lives with his girlfriend as man and wife but does not marry her, how is this regarded in Islam.

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Since Nikah has not been conducted, they are living in sin. This is Zina
(fornication) which has been vehemently abhorred by the Qur'aan.

A simple Nikah that wouldn't even take a few minutes will prevent them from
engaging in sin.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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