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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

57 Questions

Is the cutting of hands as punishment for stealing really a part of the Shariah? If yes, is it not counter productive since the one who has stolen will never be able to reform and get back on track in life?
Zoheir Ali Esmail

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. This punishment is after a number of stages which allow for the person to reform their ways and after which they would be aware that another instance of theft would result in such a consequence.

May you always be successful
I have heard that wealthy Muslims will taste Hell for enjoying life on Earth. Is this true, or does punishment come to Muslims who have been distracted by their wealth from Allah's way?
Zoheir Ali Esmail

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. It is not true that rich Muslims will be punished for enjoying their wealth in this world. Rather, all Muslims will be rewarded and punished based on their good and bad deeds.

May you always be successful.
I had asked Allah for forgiveness of a particular sin and had sworn by Allah that I wouldn't do it again and I should be given a huge punishment if I do. I did the sin again today and now I feel very worried. Is there any hope for me now?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Allah The Glorious, The Forgiver, The Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Has kept the gate of repentance open for all sinners who really and sincerely repent and decide not to commit the sin again. If they do it again, the gate of forgiveness will not be closed if they sincerely repent.

Keep on seeking forgiveness and never loose hope in The Mercy of Allah.

Wassalam.
Is a criminal still liable for punishment in the hereafter if he has already served the judicial sentence in this world for his crime?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If the criminal gets his Islamic punishment in this life, no punishment will be on him in the Day of Judgment for that crime. 

If the criminal repents and compensates the victim and seeks forgiveness from hem and from Allah (SW), Allah is The Most Merciful and Best Forgiver.

Wassalam.