Christianity

Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as described in the New Testament. Its adherents, known as Christians, believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and savior of all people, whose coming as the Messiah was prophesied in the Old Testament.

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Woman . Zina . Marriage . Christianity . Pregnancy . Repentance (Tawbah)

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, 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 3 months ago

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

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Sunni-Shi'a . Christianity

Is it permissible for me, as a Shia Muslim, to pray for a young Christian who has passed away?

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 3 months ago

If you know that he was an innocent person and never against Allah, you can pray for him to get mercy from Allah Who is The Most Merciful.

Wassalam.

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Mother . Conversion to Islam . Christianity

As a Muslim revert, can I attend my mother's funeral if it is officiated by a member of her Mormon church, given that she is close to passing away?

You can attend your mother's funeral but with out taking part in any un Islamic worship.

Wassalam.

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Artist . Drawing . Christianity . Social Media

I recently created a portrait influenced by a Christian artist, who depicted Jesus. My version ended up different, but should I get rid of my drawing and remove the post from social media?

Yes, you should remove it to avoid bee misunderstood by people who might think that you are a Christian or a supporter. The Christian drawings depicting Jesus are not true and should not claim something which is not true.

Wassalam.

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Islam . Christianity . Bible

Is it permissible for me, as a born Muslim, to independently delve into profound research on Islam and explore Christianity, including purchasing and reading the Bible, with the intention of understanding our differences?

You need first to understand your own religion and study its principles and foundations before delving in other religions. You must study properly under an able scholar and be sure and firm about your faith, then delve in other religions. This is to protect you from misleading propaganda of others.

Wassalam.

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Children . Christianity . Illegitimacy

Does an individual, whether a child or an adult, who is born out of wedlock to non-Muslim parents, have the right to follow the Shia faith?

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 1 year ago

Yes, they can follow Shi'a Islam regardless of their parentage, ancestral religion, or age.

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Islam . Christianity

In what way is the Christian Ignatian view on the discernment of spirits compatible with Islam?

Ignatian discernment has been defined by many Christians as the weighing of facts and feelings about the several good choices which ultimately leads to a choice about what is the best fit for an individual. According to this definition, we don't object on it if the way of thinking and weighing facts is perfect. We as Muslims submit to the will of Allah and abide to it totally without any argument. This is based on the fact that Allah the Exalted Creator Has the Absolute Knowledge, while human knowledge is always incomplete. That's why we submit to the will of Allah and our thinking and planning and practicing.

'Wassalam.

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Mother . Conversion to Islam . Christianity . Marriage

I am a revert planning to marry my non-Muslim soon-to-be husband next month. My mother is blackmailing me and I feel guilty for not fully adhering to Islam. Do I have any options in this situation?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 1 year ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If you are a Muslim female, it isn't permitted to marry a non-Muslim man. Such a marriage wouldn't be valid. You should find a way to not listen to your mother if she is the one trying to force you to marry a non-Muslim.

May Allah grant you success

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Marriage . Scholars . Christianity . Sunni-Shi'a . Zaynab bint Jahsh

The Christian often accuse the Prophet (s) over his marriage with Zaynab bt. Jahsh. How do the Shia scholars explain this matter and does it differ in any significant way to Sunni explanations?

Non Muslims don't believe in Quran as The word of Allah, that is why they think away from the facts mentioned in Quran. Allah has clearly stated in Quran the reason of the marriage between the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Zainab Bint Jahsh (And when Zaid has dissolved his marriage with her, We Made her a wife for you, so that the believers should find difficulty in marrying the ex wives of their adopted sons) Sura Al-Ahzaab, verse 37.

'Ahlul Bayt (AS) did mention this marriage being an order from Allah (SWT) to break a wrong common practice against divorcees of the adopted sons.

'It is worth mentioning that this objection on this marriage is not new but it was raised by the enemies of Islam from the Jewish and Nazareth and hypocrites during the life of the Prophet himself (SAWA) and was refuted by Quran, the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

It is not strange from the enemies to accuse the Prophet and put false allegations against him.

Wassalam.

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Marriage . Catholic . Christianity

Is it permissible to attend the marriage of a friend in a Catholic Church according to Islamic teachings? Can you provide a source for this?

If the function is just a social function with out religious acts, then you can attend marriage function of non Muslim, but if the function is a religious function,then Muslim is not permitted to attend any non Islamic religious function.

Wassalam.

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Marketing . Christianity

I run a marketing agency for a Christian funeral homes service. Is it allowed to run ads for such a business when I do not own any of the funeral homes?

If the ads are addressed just for non Muslims who usually use such funeral services, then it is allowed for you to run such ads.

'Wassalam.

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Evil . Muslims . Alcohol . Christianity . Atheism . Salah (Prayers)

Is it obligatory to enjoin good and forbid evil for non-Muslims? Should we enjoin on Christian people or atheists to perform Salah as we Muslims do, or to abandon alcohol?

Enjoining good and forbidding evil has conditions among which that there should be a reasonable possibility that they might accept. Non Muslims need first to believe in Allah and His messenger Muhammad (SAWA) before we talk to them about performing Prayers and other Islamic life rules.

It is a human responsibility on us to help any human being to know and reach to the Truth, and there is no truth bigger than Allah and His message. We as Muslims should try our best to help others through suitable ways to make their lives better. We always need to be wise and polite.

Wassalam.