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Is it permissible to speak with a former suitor regarding the renewal of the engagement, knowing that he has become engaged to another woman, and would this be considered an injustice to her?

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It is permissible to break off an engagement when there is a need, for example, if the girl dislikes the suitor. There is no sin or injustice in this, because it is a contract where harm would persist.

The general rule is that it is not permissible for a young woman to speak with a non-mahram man without necessity, as it is a cause for fitna (temptation/strife).

Therefore, it is not permissible for you to speak with the suitor in a way that might turn him away from his fiancée, as that could be considered 'takhbeeb' (corrupting a woman against her husband or fiancé).

Turn away from this and ask Allah to grant you a righteous husband.

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