What is the ruling on not fulfilling a marriage promise to a girl whose reputation is not good, especially after lying to her by saying, "I will marry her"?
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The questioner is advised to repent from lying and not to commit to what he does not intend. If the woman is righteous and committed, he should fulfill his promise to her; otherwise, he should stay away from her. Piety and uprightness are the criteria for choosing a wife, and an unlawful relationship with a non- woman is not permissible.
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