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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

79 Questions

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

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
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.
Can a person who has repeatedly committed major sins attain the status of a close companion of Imam Mahdi (ajtfs) after genuinely and sincerely repenting?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Allah, The Exalted Said in Quran : Verily, Allah Forgives all sins. (Sura Al-Zumar, verse 53). This is for those believers who sincerely repent and turn their life totally to obeying Allah (SWT). Allah Knows what degree of sincerity and piousness in our hearts and He Grants His sincere servants whatever He Wants.

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