God (Allah)

Allah (الله‎, romanized: Allāh) is the Arabic word for God in Abrahamic religions. In the English language, the word generally refers to God in Islam.

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Pain . Sin . God (Allah)

I feel deep sorrow and regret for my past sins, and despite asking for relief from my emotional pain, I still carry sadness and remorse. What steps can I take to cope with these feelings?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 1 year ago

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah

Coping with feelings of sorrow and regret for past sins involves a combination of sincere repentance, spiritual practices, and positive actions. Here are some steps you can take:

Sincere Repentance (Tawbah):
- Repentance is fundamental. You should sincerely turn to Allah, recognize your mistakes, and express genuine remorse for your actions. Islamic teachings emphasize that Allah is Most Merciful and Always Ready to Forgive those who turn back to Him.
  
  ۞ قُلْ يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِهِمْ لَا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ
  
  Say [that Allah declares,] ‘O My servants who have committed excesses against their own souls, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed Allah will forgive all sins. Indeed, He is the All-forgiving, the All-merciful. (39:53)
Seek Forgiveness (Istighfar):
- Engage in regular acts of seeking forgiveness. You can recite specific supplications (duas) like “Astaghfirullah” (I seek forgiveness from Allah) often. It’s also beneficial to recite the Dua Kumayl and other supplications that emphasize repentance.
Engage in Good Deeds:
- After repenting, focus on performing good deeds to counterbalance past wrongs. Acts of charity, helping others, and engaging in community service can be a source of healing and a way to draw closer to Allah.
Increase Spiritual Activities:
- Participate in religious practices such as prayers (Salah), attending mosque activities, and engaging in remembrance of Allah (Dhikr). Reading the Quran and reflecting on its meanings can also provide solace.
Consult Religious Guidance:
- Consulting with a knowledgeable scholar or a trusted religious figure can provide you with personal guidance and support. They can help you work through your feelings of sorrow and provide advice on how to strengthen your repentance.
Community Support:
- Surrounding yourself with a supportive community can be helpful. Engaging in discussions with fellow believers who can offer encouragement and share their own experiences can alleviate feelings of isolation.
Self-Forgiveness:
- Understand that everyone makes mistakes, and it is vital to learn from them rather than dwell on them indefinitely. Allow yourself to forgive your past and focus on your future.
Maintain Hope:
- Always maintain hope in Allah’s mercy. The Quran reminds us that Allah’s mercy encompasses all things (Quran 7:56). Your feelings of remorse can be transformed into a powerful motivation to change and better yourself.

By following these steps and sincerely committing to improvement, you can alleviate some of the emotional burdens caused by past sins and find a renewed sense of peace and purpose in your spiritual journey.

186084

Islam . God (Allah) . Employment . Mankind

Those who are doctors, nurses, and teachers are considered Islamic professions as they serve humanity. Since all actions should be done for the sake of Allah, how can one perform other professions, like engineering, for the sake of Allah?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

The intention of serving people can be with doing any work in any field in the life. Everyone who is doing any service to people can keep such intention so that he will get the reward of serving people. Engineering is also a field of serving people and you can have the intention of serving people while you are working in any engineering field..

'Wassalam.

186024

Halal . Fiction . Miracle . Ghost . Life . God (Allah)

Can a fiction book include a reference to a non-existent miracle performed by Allah? For instance, can a fictional character, like a ghost, be revived by Allah's miracle?

Allah (SWT) Revives the life of whomever He Wants, so it is allowed to be mentiined because it is definitely possible for Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

185393

Parents . Death . God (Allah) . Du'a (Supplication)

Can we perform good deeds, such as building a well, after the death of our non-believing parents, so that they can still accumulate good deeds?

Yes it is permissible as far as the deceased were not enemies of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

185361

Sleep . Dunya . God (Allah) . Death

Is it allowed to desire leaving this world and requesting Allah (SWT) to grant me death in my sleep?

This life is our only chance to do good deeds and worship Allah and enjoy loving Allah and serving His creatures. The Hadeeth says: Living in this life adds on the believer more bounties. The desire to leave this life should never be because of losing hope from the Mercy of Allah (SWT) as it us one of major sins which leads to hellfire. We always need to trust and hope The Great Mercy of Allah and never feel hopeless no matter what difficulties we face or fear to face.

We have in the Hadeeth that if someone is very tired in this life and wishes to leave it, he should pray saying : O Allah, keep me in this life as far as remains in this life is good for me, or take me from this life whenever You Know that leaving this life is better for me.

Wassalam.

184134

Worship . God (Allah) . Shahada

I have seen multiple translations of La Ilaha Illa Allah, with some saying 'nothing worthy of worship' and others saying 'no god'. What is the correct translation?

(No God but Allah) might be a good translation.

Wassalam.

184938

Hope . Sin . God (Allah)

How can I become the best servant of Allah (SWT) after feeling hopeless and ashamed due to my past sins?

We need to sincerely seek forgiveness and pardon of Allah (SWT) for our sins, and decide not to repeat our mistakes and sins and perform our duties and avoid sins.

Allah Says in Quran: Say: O My servants who exceeded the limits and committed sins, never lose hope from the Mercy of Allah, surely Allah Foregives all the sins, Verily He is The Fore-giver, The Merciful. (Sura 39, verse 53).

Wassalam.

184120

Dream . Satan . God (Allah) . Salatul Layl

I was praying Tahajjud and asked Allah to please let me see a dream to have some hope. But I had a very bad dream that was totally opposite of what I was asking for. Is it possible that Satan made me see this dream just to disappoint me?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

I am sorry to hear you are in a difficult situation.

Dreams come from various places. Sometimes they are true, sometimes they are false, and sometimes they are a mix. Sometimes they are from Allah, sometimes they are from Shaytan, and sometimes they are from neither.

Dreams can be affected by our physical health and psychiatric health, and if you have a significant health challenge or psychiatric condition, it is worth taking that into consideration when interpreting dreams. (For instance, a person who is physically unwell might have a dream about an attack, because the body feels it is being attacked, but does not know how to express it.)

Apart from that... if you are seeking hope, in general, in difficult times, it is good to ignore the dream, because Allah is merciful and always with us, even in hard times.

However, if you are hoping to obtain something specific (for instance, you want to marry a specific person or get a specific job), then it is worth considering that this might be a sign that that path is not meant for you. That interpretation may not be certain, but it is worth considering.

With duas for your situation

183826

God (Allah) . Waswasa . Oath

Do people need to fulfill the oaths or promises they made to Allah (SWT) due to excessive Waswasa?

Fulfilling the oaths or promises to Allah (SWT) is compulsory (WAAJIB) as far as the person who made the oath of the promise is Aaqil (Sane). If the Waswasah makes the person insane, then insane person is not responsible for he does or says during that condition.

Wassalam.

183725

Umrah . Time . Ihram . Hajj . Salam alaikum . God (Allah) . Contact Lenses

Can contact lenses be worn during the state of Ihram?

If the contact lenses are purely for medical reason and not for beautification, then it will be allowed during the state of Ihraam. If it was for looking more beautiful or to make your eyes look nice,then it not allowed during Ihraam.

Wassalam.

182044

Love . God (Allah) . Forgiveness

How can I seek forgiveness and receive love from Allah SWT when I feel inadequate in my faith, living in constant fear of Him and worried about the state of my being?

When you read Quran,b you will see that Allah Loves persons with good qualities like:

1. Allah Loves those who do good. (2:195)

2. Allah Loves those who repent and purify themselves from sins. (2: 222).

3. Allah Loves the Pious. (3: 76).

4. Allah Loves the good doers. (3:148).

5. Allah Loves those who put their trust in Him. (3:159).

6. Allah Loves the good doers. (5:13).

7. Allah Loves those who are justly. (5:42).

8. Allah Loves those who fight in His cause together like a solid structure. (61: 4).

Many other verses in Quran give similar meaning of the reason of the love of Allah.

We can gain love of Allah through obtaining these noble deeds which has degrees depending on the degrees of the noble deeds.

Thinking about the countless bounties of Allah on us increases our love to Allah, and that will make us more grateful and obedient servants, which leads us more near to the love of Allah.

Loving and obeying the most beloved servants of Allah, Muhammad and his Holy Progeny (SAWA) makes us more near to the love of Allah (SWT).

Repeating Estighfaar and Salawaat is always useful in purifying our hearts and deeds and enlightening our hearts.

Wassalam.

153088

Predestination . Surah . Destiny . Sunni-Shi'a . Qur'an . God (Allah) . Meaning

What does Surah 65:3 in the Quran imply when it states that Allah has predetermined the destiny of everything, even though as Shia we don't believe in predestination?

Predestination is everything in life which is out of our will or control like our creation, our birth place,v our family,our skin color, or height, our eyes color , our body functioning etc. every predestined matter is never part of our our responsibility. Our faith and deeds are our responsibility and every one with be questioned about his faith and deeds. Allah (ASWT) Says in Quran :And stop them, verily they will be questioned. Sura Saffar, verse 24.

Sura 65:3 says that everything created by Allah has a discipline and order. It never says that our deeds are destined or I forced in us. Allah Says in Quran ( We Have guided him ( human being) the way, and he decides to be grateful of disgraceful) Sura Al-Insaan, verse 3.

Wassalam.