Is abundant seeking of forgiveness sufficient to expiate the sin of wronging a girl verbally, tarnishing her family's reputation, and causing her to remain unmarried? Is the questioner's unmarried state considered divine punishment for her? And how can this sin be atoned for in this world and the hereafter?

The questioner has committed شرعية violations that necessitate repentance, including: speaking about the honor of Muslims with slander and calumny, harming a girl for refusing to speak with a stranger, and succumbing to pre-Islamic tribalism and interpreting the girl's chastity as an insult, even though pride belongs to Allah alone. This zeal led to oppressing the girl, slandering the honor of her female relative, and insulting and calumniating her, which is forbidden and a grave sin.

To be absolved from injustices, one must repent, feel remorse, and resolve not to return to such acts. Then, one should seek forgiveness from the girl's family, provided that doing so does not lead to a greater harm. As for the delay in marriage, its knowledge is with Allah, but sins have an effect on restricting sustenance and withholding good.