Is having a boyfriend or girlfriend haraam?

“It is not permissible for you to punish yourself or take your own life due to committing Zina. You should resort to Taubah and should sincerely repent for your wrongdoing.”

“If they continue with the haraam relationship, then this will affect their deen and the ibaadaat that they carry out. They will not receive the full rewards for the ibaadaat they carry out on account of the sins they are involved in.”

“Yes, engaging in a Haraam relationship will destroy the Barakah. The disobedience of Allah Ta’ala draws the curses of Allah which destroys all blessings. If they had erred, then both parties should resort to Taubah and have the Nikah performed as soon as possible.”

“The answer is addressed to your friend. Brother in Islam, We note your concern, which is not misplaced. Zinā truly is an abhorrent act which is further magnified when it involves a married person, more so when it leads to the break-up of a marriage.”