Will Allah forgive a sister who committed adultery and became pregnant out of wedlock while she was ignorant, then repented, and what should she do to atone for her sin?
If a woman repents and feels remorse for adultery, then repentance effaces what preceded it, and one who repents from a sin is like one who has no sin. Allah Almighty mentioned in the Quran that whoever repents from polytheism, murder, or adultery, Allah forgives their sin and replaces their evil deeds with good ones, as stated in Al-Furqan, verses 68-70. The repentant person is beloved by Allah, for He says: "Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves." She should conceal herself and not inform anyone of what she did, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever is afflicted with any of these abominable deeds, let him conceal himself with the concealment of Allah, glorified and exalted be He."
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