If a married person violates the rights of his/her spouse because of committing adultery, how can he/she be freed of this sin?

The Details of the Question

- We know that when a married person commits adultery, he/she violates the rights of his/her spouse and commits a crime against the Creator. Can such a person tell lies to his/her spouse so as not to harm their marriage after asking for forgiveness from the Creator and repenting? Can he/she say I have not committed adultery?
- Or, is it permissible to keep silent without mentioning it?
- Will the spouse that is cheated on have the right to demand his/her right in the hereafter if he/she is not aware of it in this world?

The Answer

Dear Brother / Sister,

Committing adultery makes a person a sinner and violator of personal rights. Therefore, if a married person commits adultery, he/she and violates the rights of his/her spouse and commits a sin.

A person who commits adultery does not have to tell his/her spouse about it.

A person who repents sincerely, improves himself/herself and attains Allah's consent again can hope Allah's help regarding the issue.

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