I had a discussion today with my husband. He claims that upbringing is not the same for boys and girls. He says it is worse if a girl loose her virginity before marriage than for a boy. I say that it is Haram for both boys and girls and that they will both get punishment from Allah (SWT). Who's right? Please get me valuable Daleel, fast!

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

Know that Zina (fornication or adultery) is a major sin and a shameful act for both the male and the female. There is no difference concerning this matter between a male and a female.

For more benefit, please refer to Fatwa 81575.

Allah knows best.