Hugging and kissing a non-mahram

· 29 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1437 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

What is the definition of Zina in the Qur'an and Hadith? Does kissing and hugging come under zina and is this the same as having sex with a na mahram (zina)?

Answer

The hadeeth explains that this is also one type of zina.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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