Repentance (Tawbah)

Tawba (Arabic: توبة‎ alternatively spelled: tevbe or tawbah, Turkish: tövbe) is the Islamic concept of repenting to God due to performing any sins and misdeeds. It is a direct matter between a person and God, so there is no intercession. There is no original sin in Islam.

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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 1 week 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 1 week 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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Repentance (Tawbah) . Imam al-Mahdi

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?

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.

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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?

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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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?

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... Answered 4 months ago

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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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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Punishment . Sin . Repentance (Tawbah)

Is there a way to avoid punishment for a sin if the person genuinely repents and those affected offer their legitimate forgiveness? Will the punishment still take place in such a case?

Forgiveness gate is open for every sinner who sincerely repents and seeks forgiveness after giving the rights of the victims. We are been taught to always seek forgiveness and repeat Istighfaar day and night especially before sunset and before and after Salah and in the last sixth of the night (Sahar time).

Wassalam.

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Heart . Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah)

Can a heart be completely blackened and sealed such that they cannot repent, seek forgiveness or do good deeds?

This is what is referred to in the Qur'an as Allah sealing people's hearts (e.g. 2:7); i.e. they have gone so far towards evil that they have lost the capability to change.

However, this does not happen if we just make a mistake or do something wrong; rather, it is for people like Yazid.

A person with their heart sealed might do something that, on the surface, appears to be a good act, but would lack the inner intention for it to genuinely be classified as one in the hereafter.

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Salam alaikum . Repentance (Tawbah) . Salah (Prayers)

I repented two months ago and resumed praying after a long break, but I stopped again four days ago. I feel like a bad Muslim and doubt Allah's forgiveness for my sins. What steps can I take to improve my faith and maintain a consistent prayer routine?

We need always to remember that our worst enemy is Satan who keeps on trying to destroy us through making us pay less attention to our Prayers. When you ignore your Prayers, you will be listening to your worst enemy Shaitan who wants you to forget Allah then be lost and destroyed. You need to think about your life now and later on and decide to save yourself from evil and disaster of being lost if you distance yourself from your Lord Allah (SWT).

Start seeking forgiveness and repeating Estighfaar and saving yourself from Satanic thoughts and acts.

Wassalam.

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Father . Property . Employment . Repentance (Tawbah)

I have utilized my father's office computer for personal purposes, and I recently learned that using someone else's property is forbidden. What steps should I take to seek repentance for this action?

You need to inform your father and seek his pardon or pay him whatever he wants against you unauthorised use of his office computer.

Wassalam.

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Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah)

How can I seek repentance for gossiping about many people without damaging my relationships if confessing the truth could potentially strain our bond?

You must return back the rights of others to them or to their inheritors if they have died, in any possible way.

You can do it either directly or indirectly through others.

Wassalam.

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Oath . Kaffara . Repentance (Tawbah)

What is the required Kaffarah for repeatedly breaking a promise and oath made to Allah and Ahlebait A.S without giving any Kaffarah, and what should be done for seeking forgiveness?

Breaking the promise or oath done to Allah (SWT) is a major sin which can lead to Hellfire if not been forgiven. Kaffara is must on every broken promise or broken oath which is feeding ten poor believers or clothing them. If unable to feed or clothe them, then fasting three days as Kaffara.

It is important to remember that not fulfilling a promise or oath has dangerous result in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.