Concealing one's past sins from one's spouse
Question
I lied to my parents, my family, husband, his family and others that I did not love anyone before marriage. My husband found out but I denied it because I truly love my husband and my daughter. I did not want to lose them, is it a sin to lie like this? Will Allah forgive me? Will Allah help me?
Answer
It is not permissible for one to expose his sins before people. Hence, you will not be sinful for concealing your past sins. However, you should make sincere tawba to Allah Tala for your past.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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