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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

228 Questions

I falsely accused one of the servants of stealing and subsequently fired them. Later, I discovered that someone else had taken the item, and it was not stolen. Is this considered a major sin and how can I repent for this wrongful act?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You need to apologize to the persons whom you accused of steeling the item and be sure that they forgive you from their heart.putting false allegation on innocent is a major sin and it needs your victim to forgive you.

‘Wassalam.
If someone sets a self-imposed punishment to stop committing a sin, such as donating a certain amount for every lie they tell, what happens if they are unable to fulfill this punishment?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

This would depend on the method of how it was set. Was it a vow, recited in the shar'i formula, or not? 

If it was a vow, your father is able to release you from it. Please refer to detailed Ahkam books for further explanation.

And Allah knows best
Is it considered a sin to have a fake social media profile, for marketing purposes, with an English name and a profile picture of a Western girl without a headscarf?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Muslim should be always honest and truthful and never cheat others.

Wassalam.
How can I find the ability to cry for the atrocities suffered by the Ahlulbayt (a)? I am usually not an emotional person, so could my sins be preventing me from crying for the Ahlulbayt, and if so, how can I change that?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Weeping and crying for the tragedies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) is a natural result of real love for the Prophet (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny. When your heart has the love for Allah (SWT) and the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt, you will cry for their sufferings. Sometimes, sinful acts keep a shield on the heart preventing the person from reacting and feeling the proper feeling of sadness. Repeating Istighfaar is very useful. There is a Hadeeth stating that more sinful acts lead to rigid ness in the heart, which leads to inability to cry.

Wassalam.