If a wife cheats on her husband by committing adultery with another man, would their marriage become invalid? If so, can they remarry after she repents?
If a wife cheats on her husband by committing adultery with another man, would their marriage become invalid? If so, can they remarry after she repents?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 years ago
Bismihi ta'ala
As we know, marital betrayal of this kind is a serious problem and a grave sin. Froma fiqhi perspective, she is still married to her husband, and although she committed zina, her marriage to her husband is still valid. She does need to repent, but she does not need to remarry her husband.
And Allah knows best.