Marrying the sister of a boy one committed homosexual acts with

Q: Today I am going to share a problem here with you and hope you will clarify it.

Many years ago (about 10 years) when I was nearly 20 years old I had an unlawful relation with a boy. (may Allah the most merciful forgive my sins). Now I am going to marry his sister inshallah. Please help us in this matter. And please elaborate how a girl gets haram over a boy if the boy had an unlawful relation with brother of girl.

A: Yes, the nikaah will be valid.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)