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Is marriage to a Christian woman, approved by intention and without a written legal contract, considered valid under circumstances where marriage is prohibited due to the coronavirus, and is the child resulting from this relationship considered illegitimate, and what should be done to rectify this situation?

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The blessing of Islam and faith necessitates gratitude by preserving religious obligations, especially prayer, for it is the pillar of religion. Fear of illness or death is natural, but what is blameworthy is negligence in religious duties or self-destruction because of it. You must repent from adultery and sever the relationship with the adulteress. Marriage to a chaste woman from the People of the Book is permissible, but if you committed adultery with her, it is not lawful for you to marry her unless she repents. Marriage to a woman from the People of the Book has conditions, including a guardian and witnesses, and it is not valid merely by agreement. The child is attributed to you if you believe your marriage to her was valid. You are not unjust to the girl if she committed adultery by her own choice. Be keen on the company of the righteous, and seek help from Muslims to find a righteous wife. Marrying a righteous Muslim woman is better than marrying a woman from the People of the Book.

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