Confessed to her husband that she committed adultery
Fatwa No: 108015

Question

I have 2 queston. I am a married women.It is said that NAMAZ protects oneself from all sins.Few month ago,i indulged in a major sin(zina) although i used to pray and seek allah's help in that matter but i could not help myself from falling in the trp of shaytan.Why this happen though i pray daily. second I committed the adultery presuaded and forced by the man which i already confessed in front of my husband in the holy Harram(in front of kabba) and i repent and sworn never to repeat any evil deed until my death. In Harram My husband forced me to tell each and every detail and i told him every bit of that sinful thing and assured him never ever to repeat it or any wrong deed. it seems my deeds are haunting my husband though his heart is beliving and accepting my repentance,but his mind is not.Is this correct in his path.I love him very much.How can i help him to come out of it. Advice me and Help me.It is spoiling my life as well as my family(2 kidas).

Answer

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.

 

In regard to your first question, there is no doubt that it is true that the prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing because Allaah informed us about this in His Book. The prayer by which a Muslim achieves this is that which he does as Allaah wishes, fulfilling humbleness and submissiveness in prayer, and thinking about the greatness of Allaah. It is such a prayer that yields the fruits of piety, and prevents the person from committing illicit and immoral acts.

As regards your second question, you were wrong to inform your husband about what you have committed. You should have repented to Allaah and concealed your sin. For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 86527 and 84052.

What your husband is feeling is due to you committing that sin and a result of you not concealing it.

Therefore, your husband should see in you a good conduct and you should be keen on wearing Hijab, staying away from mixing with men and avoiding doubtful circumstances, and other things which may help him feel reassured and confident about you.

Allaah Knows best.

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