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What is the ruling on a girl's relationship with a man as an 'urfi husband, while she is married to another man whom she did not desire? And what should she do concerning each of the two husbands?

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What is called an 'urfi marriage is an agreement between a man and a woman to marry without fulfilling the conditions of a valid marriage, such as the presence of a guardian (wali) and two witnesses. This is not a legitimate marriage; rather, it is considered a form of fornication (zina). You must sever your relationship with this man and repent to Allah, and accept whoever your guardians choose as a husband, remembering His (Allah's) saying: ﴿And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. Allah knows but you do not know.﴾ (Al-Baqarah: 216). If it becomes difficult to live with your legitimate husband, you may seek khul' (divorce at the wife's instance).

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