ANSWER: The Quran is the word of Allah and one of His attributes and it is permissible to swear by it.

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ANSWER: It is not a condition for the khutbah to be in the state of purity but it is recommended.  Therefore, he can finish both khutbah and then appoint someone else to lead the prayers while he rushes to perform wudhu.

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ANSWER: They were in the same boat as you and this is what happens when you transgress against Allah!  You must repent to Allah while showing deep remorse and sincerity and break off all communication with them as pre-marital relationships are totally prohibited in Islam.

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