Is the repentance of the woman, her remorse, and her distancing herself from the family sufficient after the stepson's temptation and touching of her, without confronting him with what happened, fearing scandal and God's punishment?
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Both the man and the woman are sinful for what they have done. The woman must repent to Allah, conceal herself, and not inform anyone. She should also increase her acts of obedience, for whoever repents, Allah accepts their repentance, and good deeds efface evil deeds.
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