Question
Reference number: 572005 | Miscellaneous | June 7, 2020
It happened that I sent a nude picture to a girl. Is this considered real adultery? I really feel guilty for doing this. I repented, but I feel embarrassed and despair. I was about to commit suicide. Will Allah forgive me, or will He punish me?
Answer
Praise Be to Allah and Peace Be Upon His Messenger.
Undoubtedly, what you did is a major sin. Even though it is not literally adultery, but it is an introduction to committing adultery. However, as long as you offered a sincere repentance and regretting doing that, do not keep insulting yourself. Do not despair. On the contrary, keep asking Allah to forgive you, and pray for Him to waive your past sins. Allah accepts those who offer sincere repentance and observe the rituals. Keep saying Istighfar. Try to stay far from vice, immorality and haram behavior. Allah says: “Say: O My slaves who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” Az-Zumar: 53