Is lusting after children aged 8 to 14 years forbidden and considered a deviation from the natural inclination (fitra), especially given the existence of a fatwa that permits their marriage and enjoying them with certain controls, and what are the implications of touching a young girl's private parts with lust?

Lusting after and being infatuated with children is a sexual disorder, a type of illness and a deviation from sound human nature. There is no specific expiation for the perpetrator of such acts, but rather, sincere repentance is obligatory upon him. As for the fatwa concerning marriage to a minor, it pertains merely to the marriage contract, while consummation is contingent upon her ability to engage in intercourse. The guiding principle in this regard is "no harm and no causing of harm." Enjoyment without intercourse should be regulated so as not to cause harm, and the girl must be capable and fit for it, while also observing local custom.