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What is the ruling on the relationship between a young man and a married woman who has two children, and is there a way for them to repent and sever this relationship?

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To repent from an illicit relationship with a married woman, one must engage in sincere repentance and frequently seek forgiveness and pray for guidance and chastity. It is essential to completely distance oneself from the woman and avoid any private meetings or even looking at her, even if it requires changing one's workplace or city. One must remember the gravity of adultery and the corruption it brings upon the woman's husband. It is important to proactively seek marriage with a righteous woman as a fortress against forbidden acts. One should conceal the sin and not disclose it, frequently engage in remembrance of Allah, maintain congregational prayers, and read books that encourage good deeds and warn against evil. Finally, one should associate with righteous environments, avoid bad company, and try to appease the husband without disclosing the sin.

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