1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

46 Questions

Will embryos that perish early in the womb exist in Paradise, or are they merely flesh since they haven't developed a soul yet? At what stage, such as a few days or a week into pregnancy, will they be considered alive in Heaven?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Every embryo of a Muslim parents perish in womb, will be in Paradise waiting for his parents. This is according to narrations from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.
Is the Talqeen recited for the deceased's soul or their physical body? Upon death, does our soul return to inhabit our material body and answer questions?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Talqeen is reminding the Muslim deceased about the faith fundamental matters. Talqeen is addressing both the soul and body.

'Upon death, human beings remain able to hear and think. The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) addressed after Badr battle, the dead bodies of the non believers and said when he was asked that they are more able to hear than you.

'After death, we will be able to respond to the questions of the angles.

'Wassalam. 
I am struggling with my mental health. How can I purify my soul and mind and get rid of my obsessive overthinking and bad mental health?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The key of the peace of mind is remembering Allah in the proper way. As we read in Quran "Surely only by remembering Allah hearts gain peace" Surat no. 13 Verse no. 28. All mental problems can be tackled and cured by sincere remembering of Allah. It is recommended to recite Athaan (Azaan) at home or wherever you are on every time of Salah. Reciting Athaan has got benefits for mental health. Reciting Quran and Du'a or listening to their recitation helps a lot in gaining peace of mind. A great source of Du'a is Al Sahifa Al Sajjadiya and other supplications narrated by the Holy Prophet and Ahlulbayt. Glorifying Allah during the day and night especially before sunset and before sunrise has got great benefits as we read in the hadith that it is recommended to repeat Subhanallah WalHamdulilah Wa La Ilaaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar 10 times before sunrise and before sunset. It is also recommended to perform Wudhu before going to bed so that your sleep will be peaceful and you will get the reward of worshiping Allah for the whole night. You should seek the prayers and blessings of your parents as their prayers in your favor are very important and more likely to be accepted by Allah as long as you keep serving them and making them happy with you, even if they are not alive you should visit their grave and pray to Allah near their grave.

Wassalam.
How can one balance between wellbeing of the soul and the body, because at times I focus on one and at times on the other?
Rebecca Masterton

Islam generally teaches that something small done consistently is better than doing too much and then stopping. Body and soul are not actually totally separate. They are integrated. Keeping healthy and physically fit is vital for the well being of the soul. Nowadays many doctors are saying that some forms of depression can be caused by an unhealthy gut; conversely emotional stress can affect digestion and therefore overall body health. Try to establish a pattern, or a good habit, when you do dhikr or other matters directly related to the soul - a time of day where you are least likely to be disturbed, or tired, or your mind overloaded. Even just contemplating the creation when you are out walking in the road can nurture the soul.