Must I separate from the child to whom I have become attached, and am I sinful if I remain in this state, and does an erection in this state invalidate ablution and break the fast?

We recommend frequent supplication and earnest entreaty to Allah Almighty for facilitating marriage to a righteous woman and having good offspring. One must strive in thecribing means for marriage and be extremely cautious about kissing children, as it may open a door to temptation and be an entry point for evil and Satan; indeed, nothing equals safety. As for an erection, it does not invalidate ablution (wudu) or break the fast. If needed, psychological counseling can be sought.