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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

93 Questions

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

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.
As a 23-year-old single Muslim dealing with self-control issues related to pornography and masturbation, I regularly pray but marriage is not possible due to financial constraints. How can I seek Allah’s forgiveness and overcome this habit?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The Prophetic advice for those young persons who are unable to get married is to keep fast صوم as fasting helps in controlling decreasing the sexual desire. Repeating fasting helps a lot. It is recommended to fast on Mondays and Thursdays or at least on three days in every month.

Wassalam.
Is seeking forgiveness from Allah sufficient for disobeying my teacher, whom I thought was wrong, or should I also ask for forgiveness directly from my teacher?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If you disrespected or caused any harm to any one, you definitely need to seek from him to pardon you. If disobeyed your teacher because you thought that he was wrong, and you not cause him and harm or insult, then you don't need to seek forgiveness from him if you were not obliged to obey him.

Wassalam 
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?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.