Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it sunna to seek forgiveness before Hajj? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani talks about the Sunnah (practice) of seeking forgiveness in Islam, quoting a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I heard that the punishment for adultery is 100 lashes, and for murder, it’s a beheading. Wouldn’t this entail that the punishment for murder is less severe than that of adultery? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Short Answer The punishment for fornication (i.e., […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I was in a haram relationship and lied in Allah’s name about talking to other girls when we weren’t together. Now, the relationship has ended, and I deeply regret the haram relationship and the lies. What should I do? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How can I be forgiven if I cannot fulfill the requirement of repentance: remorse? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate One’s heart can become numb to sin due to the following factors: Ignorance of what sins do to one’s relationship with Allah Most High […]