Sin

In a religious context, sin is an act of transgression against divine law. In Islamic ethics, Muslims see sin as anything that goes against the commands of Allah (God).

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Marriage . Sin

Is it true that marriage is not obligatory and individuals who choose not to marry but remain chaste and focus on their careers will not be considered sinful?

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... Answer updated 7 months ago

Yes

Marriage is recommended in the sunnah, and in a good situation, can provide stability, security, support, spiritual blessings, and happiness, and women in particular (even today) tend to enjoy a higher standard of living and more security when married. Of course, sometimes it doesn't work out well. Anyway it is optional, and some important sacred figures like Hazrat Maryam (a) were not married (in the view of Muslims).

This is a Shii view, and some Sunnis debate whether marriage is obligatory or not (although a good number of Sunnis would say it is not).

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Sin . Drawing . Repentance (Tawbah)

Is it sinful to keep old drawings of living beings stored away at home, considering I understand that it is only prohibited to display them? I have repented for creating those drawings, but am I wrong for not discarding them?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 7 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

You must refer to your Marja' taqleed on whether it is sinful to have and display drawings. Most of our contemporary esteemed jurists do not deem them has prohibited.

And Allah knows best

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Sin . Repentance (Tawbah) . Forgiveness

My friend committed a sin with the intention to repent later but now feels genuine remorse and fears he won't be forgiven. If his current repentance is sincere, is it still possible for it to be accepted?

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 7 months ago

Allah Says in Quran ( O My servants who transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds) Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: verily Allah Forgives all sins) Sura 39, verse 53).

When the repentance is really sincere, the forgiveness is possible.

Wassalam.

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Girl . Parents . Sadness . Marriage . Sin

If a chaste girl chooses not to marry, despite being respectful to her parents and financially independent, is she considered to be sinning because it causes her parents sadness?

She is not obliged or bound to marry if she has valid reasons to refrain from marriage, but she must keep her parents' respect and never cause them or any one of them any sort of disrespect or sadness.

Wassalam.

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Rape . Shirk . India . Salam alaikum . Sin

Can you elaborate on why rape is not considered as sinful as Shirk in Islam? This question often arises from non-Muslims in India, and a detailed explanation would be helpful.

Major sins are the most dangerous sins which lead to hellfire. We have many authentic narrations listing these major sins. Wasa’il al-Shia, volume 15, pages 313 to 331.

Rape is one of the major sins as it is a crime on innocent person which is more dangerous than destruction the Ka’ba (according to authentic Hadeeth), beside it includes another major sin of fornication. Rape is a complex major sin, that is why its punishment is very severe in Islam which is killing him.

Shirk is also one of the major sins as Allah (SWT) Says in Quran (Verily, Shirk is a very big injustice)(Sura Luqman; verse 13).

Wassalam.

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Islam . Sin

What actions can we take if someone is openly discussing their sins, fully aware that it is prohibited in Islam?

It is not permissible to encourage sinful acts through discussing it in public which can make people think that it is normal. We should remind the person who is doing that to avoid it and keep it between him and God.

Wassalam.

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Sin

Am I accountable if my actions indirectly lead someone to sin, and I cannot warn them directly, even if my intentions are not to cause wrongdoing?

If you are sure that your certain action will definitely lead someone to commit a sin, you should avoid such act which will lead someone to commit a sin. Even if your intention is not to cause wrongdoing, but if you are sure about the result, you must refrain from such act which lead someone to sin.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Hair . Sin

In terms of lowering my gaze, if a woman's hair enters my peripheral vision but is not in my direct line of sight, am I committing a sin?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, you are not committing a sin, as long as it does not entail anything haram, or lead to any haram.

And Allah knows best

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Sin . Repentance (Tawbah)

Is it allowed to establish a routine for making Tawbah, such as praying for forgiveness every morning, every night, weekly, or after each sin, even if one continues to commit the same mistakes repeatedly?

It is good to pray for forgiveness regularly, as long as it does not become too much of a habit and lose sincerity or focus - tawbah should be from the heart.

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Sin

Am I responsible for a sin if my actions unintentionally lead someone else to sin, even if I did not intend for that to happen?

You need to inform the person to beware from committing sinful acts and explain to them your intention. If you know that your unintentional behaviours will lead other to sin, you have a compulsory responsibility to clarify the situation to avoid misleading others.

Wassalam.

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Guilt . Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah) . Sin

Is it allowed for a person to perform Tawbah whenever they feel guilt over their sins, such as wasting time or not seeking forgiveness, on a weekly basis, or would this not be viewed as sincere repentance?

Seeking forgiveness is required always especially after committing a sinful act or remembering it. It can be a daily process especially before and after obligatory Prayers and in the night especially on the last part of the night (Sahar time). It can be also every week on the Eve of Friday (Lailatul Jumu'ah) or on every Friday.

Wassalam.

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Artist . Woman . Sin . Drawing . Hijab

As an artist, if I create a commissioned piece depicting a non-Hijabi woman with exposed skin and it gains admiration, would that be considered sinful? Additionally, would earning money from such a painting be deemed Halal?

It is not permissible to display or show a non Hijabi female for males who are not allowed to look at her. Money earned from sinful act is not allowed.

Wassalam.