What is the ruling on completing an engagement to a girl who has been raped? And what is the duty to be followed regarding the the rapist doctor?
What was mentioned about rape—if it occurred—is a result of laxity in the interaction between a man and a non- woman and mixing, especially private seclusion; based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "No man is alone with a woman but Satan is the third of them."
The default is the doctor's innocence until proven otherwise; based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Were people to be given according to their claims, men would claim the blood and wealth of others, but the oath is upon the defendant."
The girl has the right to demand an investigation into the matter, and if the man's commission of the crime is proven, the right to punish him belongs to the responsible authorities. If the girl is upright in her religion and morals, there is no harm in marrying her.
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