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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

24 Questions

Does Allah SWT ever stop individuals from engaging in specific sins such as Zina, drug use, or Haram business practices?
Amina Inloes

Sometimes, either for that person's sake, for the sake of someone else (such as a victim), or for reasons that we do not know about. However, not always. The line between free will and fate can be blurry. 
If one commits non-penetrative Zina with a virgin lady, are they obliged to marry each other?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Zina is a major sin which has sever punishment in hellfire. Committing such major sin does not oblige the person who committed it to marry the woman or girl with whom he has committed the Zina.

Wassalam.
Can a Muslim man marry a Christian woman with whom he has committed Zina if they both sincerely repent and refrain from Zina afterwards? Additionally, what steps should she take to repent as a Christian?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

If she was unmarried, he can do a temporary contract with her. As for permanent marriage, most of our esteemed scholars say both must be Muslim. 

And Allah knows best
If a married woman commits Zina and sincerely repents, can she marry that man after a divorce or widowhood? Are there any atonement options or other measures she should consider?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

No, she cannot marry that man at all, and under any circumstance.

Of course, there is a slight difference of opinion among our esteemed jurists, so it is best for her to also confirm the fatwa of her Marja' taqleed.

And Allah knows best