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The question

Does the Almighty’s saying, "And those who guard their private parts," apply to one who committed a major sin while young (before puberty)?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Whoever commits indecency before puberty is not sinful because he is not held accountable, and therefore does not fall under the description of aggression mentioned in the verses: "And those who guard their private parts. Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they are not to be blamed – But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors." Thus, legally, he does not cease to be considered among those who guard their private parts.

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