So long as both of you are true in your repentance, it is required of both of you to get married anew in the presence of a wali (legal guardian of the woman) and two witnesses. But it is not necessary that it be done in a court—rather, it will suffice even if the whole proceeding takes place inside a house.
Repentance from Fornication After They are Married
Question 33
Supposing - and may Allah save us from such a thing that I sinned with a woman and then we married. And after many years we both repent. What is required of us now?
Answer
Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah:
Rulings on Tawbah
Source:
Excerpts from the book "I would like to repent BUT..."
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