Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I used to masturbate regularly, but stopped 10 months ago. I recently learned that ghusl is required if anything is discharged, but I don’t recall if that ever happened. I didn’t perform ghusl unless I had menstruation. I’m unsure how many prayers may have been invalid and have no […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If no skin-to-skin contact occurred but there was physical intimacy over clothing, does that count as penetration? If penetration did occur, would sincere repentance make a future marriage valid—even if we still occasionally hug or hold hands? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I suspect a female family member of committing zina and found intimate items in her room. Out of suspicion, I checked a website using the email of the person I thought she was involved with, and may have unintentionally created an account. I now feel deep regret and fear […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I have avoided many major sins, but struggle with certain habits like music, masturbation, and anal intercourse with my spouse. I fear punishment and feel overwhelmed. How can I stay committed to Islam despite these struggles? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is […]