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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

114 Questions

I am a new convert to Shia Islam and the squeezing of the grave scares me. Does this really happen? If so, could you please help me understand it?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The grave of the pious believer is a part of Paradise. Read in Quran how the believers are best received by the angles when they die. (Those pious believers whose souls are taken by the angles, saying to them: Peace be upon you) (Sura 16, Verse 32).

Also you can read in in Sura Al-Waqi'a how the believers get peace and happiness when they die. (Sura 56, verse 90.)

Doing good deeds will make your grave a part of Paradise especially fulfilling your obligatory Prayers on time, paying charity,v helping people who are in need, performing Night Prayers, Ziyarat Ashura, remembering Allah and reciting Quran, etc.

No fear on the obedient servants of Allah (SWT) as we read in Quran ( Those who say: Our Lord is Allah and remained straight and pious, on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve)  Sura 46, verse 13.

Death of the believer is the best moment is his life because he will transferred from life of challenges to a life of mercy of Allah (SWT).

Keep reciting ALLAHUMMA SALLI 'ALA MUHAMMAD WA AALI MUHAMMAD. اللهم صل على محمد وال محمد 

as many times as you can. It will enlighten your life and your grave.

'Keep on reciting ASTAGHFIRULLAH RABBI WA ATOOBU ELAYH,أستغفر الله ربي وأتوب إليه 

as it purify us and cleans us from sinful acts.

Have great hope in the Mercy of Allah. Surely Allah is The Most Merciful.

Wassalam.
I recently began my journey to converting to Islam and wanted to know what other reading material or things should I know as I continue on my journey? When should I begin to learn how to pray or wear my Hijab?
Amina Inloes

There are a lot of books about Islam that you can read, and I think it's good to read whatever seems to fit your needs and interests now, since people have different interests.

However, this might be of interest and also has a brief discussion of hijab: https://www.al-islam.org/seeking-straight-path-reflections-new-muslim-di...

There are some small differences between Sunni and Shi'i methods and times of saying the 5 daily prayers. (Also there are some small differences between the 4 main schools of thought among Sunnis.) So some of the guidance you will find in books or online will vary. If you are not committed to any specific school of thought/sect now, I suggest you just pick one method and do it, and if you want to change how you do it, you can change later.

Here is a Sunni descrption: https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2020/07/how-to-perform-salah
Here is a Shi'i description: https://www.al-islam.org/articles/laws-and-practices-how-perform-daily-p...

I am sure there are some helpful videos on YouTube too.

Sometimes all the details (and, for people who do not speak Arabic already, Arabic words) can be intimidating so just do your best. 

Best wishes on your journey!
My revert husband does not practice at all. He does say that he is still Muslim but does not behave at all that way. I am afraid that I may now be living in sin. Should I divorce him?
Seyed Ali Shobayri

Bismillah,

Asalamu alaykom, 

In regard to your husband, have you noticed that there is any particular reason why he has become non practicing? Is there any way you could possibly influence him or take him to someone that can? 

Divorce should be a last resort and as long as he says that he is still Muslim, your marriage would be valid. Also there is no sin upon you for the sins of your spouse. If however you exhaust all avenues and you find that such a marriage is lowering your faith as well, then you need to reevaluate whether this will be best for you in the long term. 

At the same time remember, one’s faith can go up and down so try to remain patient as this could be a test. Try to help you husband regain his faith and make constant dua for him. 

May Allah grant you success
How can a Muta marriage be converted into a regular permanent marriage?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

A temporary marriage contract cannot be "converted" to a permanent marriage. What would need to be done is the man says to the woman he is in a mutah contract with that he frees her for the remaining period of their contract, and they can then do a permanent marriage contract. 

Of course, they would need to agree on a mahr as well, and there is no 'iddah period, because he will be marrying the same person he was with. This means that once he frees her of the remaining mutah period, they can straight away do the permanent marriage. 

And Allah knows best.