What is the ruling if a man commits fornication with a woman and subsequently marries her or purchases her?

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The prescribed punishment (Hadd) is obligatory upon both parties if a man commits fornication with a woman and subsequently marries her or purchases her. This position is adopted by the majority of scholars, relying on the general application of relevant Quranic verses and Sunnah, which mandate the Hadd when the necessary elements are present.