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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

20 Questions

Is the Niyyat correct if one might need to think and it may take some time before the mind recalls which prayer one is praying? Do we need to actively keep repeating the intention in our mind so that we don't forget?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

We do not need to keep repeating the intention (Niyyat) as far as we still remember what we are intending to perform. If we forget what want to perform, then we need to remember the Niyyat again.

'Niyyat is nothing more than to know what you are going to perform, and it is for the sake of Allah. We do not need to say anything to reflect our intention.

Wassalam.
If someone says a matter is Halal and another source says it a Haram then how do I decide which one is right? Can I pick whichever seems more logical to my mind?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

No one has a right to pick in Islamic rules whatever he feels more logical for him. We must obey Allah even if our thinking based on our limited knowledge does not digest it. The orders of Allah are taken from the Prophet (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS). You need to follow the most highest scholar ( Marje' of Taqleed) to seek guidance.

Wassalam.
I wholeheartedly know and understand that Allah (swt) cannot be seen nor is he comparable to anything. But sometimes when I do Dhikr of Allah (swt) an image comes in my head. How do I remove this and stop images in my mind?
Zoheir Ali Esmail

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. While God cannot be compared with His creation, His creation manifests His perfection. To try to completely empty the mind and heart is a nigh impossible task as humans are limited beings and even their conception of emptiness or limitlessness is faulty. There is no harm in images as long as they are not the subject of your worship.

May you always be successful 
What does Islam say about the subconscious mind and the law of attraction?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The law of attraction is an idea suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a person's life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. It is based on the belief that thoughts are a form of energy and that positive energy attracts success in all areas of life, including health, finances, and relationships.

While the Law of Attraction has generated attention in recent years due to media coverage, it lacks scientific evidence for its claims and is generally viewed as a pseudoscience.

In general, Islam encourages positive thinking and having big hopes and trust in the mercy of Allah (SWT) and discouraged negative thinking. The Narration says: Be optimistic and hope for the good, you should get what you hoped for. تفاءلوا بالخير تجدوه.

Having optimistic hope usually opens gates of success and vice verse.

Law of attraction must link optimism with the origin and source of every good in this existence who is The One and Only Creator; Allah, The Most Merciful. No good can be gained but only from Allah.

Other narration says: Allah grants His believing servant whatever he thinks about Allah, if good then good and if bad then bad. إن الله عند ظن عبده المؤمن، إن خيرا فخير ، وإن شرّا فشرّ.

Muslims don't need to go to outsiders to seek success. They need to study and understand the great teachings of Islam which are in Quran and the statements of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

'Wassalam.