Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can one respond to the argument that a person can just commit a sin and repent afterward? Answer The Seriousness of Sin One should not deem their sin insignificant but rather reflect on the greatness of the One they are disobeying. There is a fundamental difference between someone […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If someone violates a workplace rule—such as accessing unauthorized information—must they confess, even if it risks job loss or legal consequences? If others’ rights are involved, is repentance alone sufficient without informing them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In general, repentance (tawba) is sufficient […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does starting to practice Islam at 17-18 qualify one for the youth shaded by Allah’s Throne? Do past sins affect this status? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. 17-18 is a time of youth (shabab) corresponding to the word used in the narration regarding […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone hurts many people but regrets their actions and cannot seek forgiveness from all those they harmed, can their repentance be accepted by Allah? Will they still face consequences if those they hurt don’t forgive them? How do we reconcile this with the hadith about the man who […]