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Assalamualaikum! Please bear with me, I just need some insight and advice :(

So I quite recently have become more attached to the religion but i realised i sort of have an unhealthy relationship with it? It was normal at first as in ive never felt sad by it but these past few months Ive been scrutinizing all of my actions in fear of them bringing bad things upon me because Allah might not like it, (i dont know how to explain it but I have also been super strict with my pronunciation during prayers like i would repeat the same line nonstop because it strictly has to be perfect or else im scared ill end up sinning through it).

Ive only decided to talk about it because i had a breakdown at 3am because i was scared of the punishment ill receive if i dont obey my parents, while yes it is normal, it got to the point where it affected me mentally. my dad usually tells me not to put my phone next to me while im asleep but I usually need to listen to asmr to help me sleep, (the same night my earbuds were dead) my dad caught my phone next to my bed while checking up on me, i freaked out because it was 2am and i was already calmed down, i wanted to just leave my phone next to me so i can still listen to it because i was so desperate for sleep.

and then i started imagining scenarios that Allah would punish me if i do it, like how my phone would blw my head off and things like that. i couldnt sleep, i cried and started saying “this is dad’s fault” because i was super frustrated and couldnt help but cry nonstop.

is there a way to stop this intense fear? And i honestly want to stop scrutinizing every little thing but people keep putting thoughts into my head so im really desperate for some sort of remedy because this thing has taken a bad toll on my mental health and connection with the religion. I would try to consult a mental health specialist but my parents aren’t really big into these mental health issues so I never had the chance :/ Jazakallah Khairan.

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on December 22, 2024 0

As the title says I am not sure how to make Duaa, some people tell me to simply say ya rab(insert what you want),I also vaguely remember a video saying that one should do many things before asking for what one wants like asking for forgiveness, being thankful for blessings...etc. Also does one have to be emotional about it and believe it will be answered? sometimes I know that I need something or have a problem I'd like to be solved but I find myself unable to ask with urgency despite knowing how important it is, sometimes I ask for something but really doubt it'll happen. One last thing I hate is sometimes me asking for something I know will benefit me or will bring me relief, but part of me doesn't want it to happen because it wants to revel in hardship and misery(an odd kink I have) despite the logical part of my brain knowing and wanting it to happen because things will be difficult in case it doesn't.

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on December 21, 2024 0

From the beginning of high school all the way to now, most of my weekends have been chilling at home alone. I have friends but i have only ever gone out with any of my friend groups over the last 6-7-8 years and handful of times.

I never got to experience a true close friend group who id meet up with, you know plan a trip or just go for a drive, themepark, never a select friend group.

I have been out together in these situations but its never ever been consistent, these social interactions of mine or hang outs felt like once in a blue moon.

Im thankful though it allowed me to seek out more of the deen.

But is it normal to be upset over ?

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on December 21, 2024 0

Greetings. Dissarono is a type of alcohol. I just cosumed a pice of a dessert in wich a single shot of this drink was put (cuz of its good smell i think). Did i commit a sin? The taste of the drink is none existent and a shot is nowhere near enough to make someone drunk but I have doubt.

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on December 19, 2024 0

I'm the first person in my family studying medicine and all my family is really happy about that (I am too), but I'm still in my first year and the fees is really really expensive (like 20k dollars annually). I mean my dad earns a decent amount of money Alhamdulillah, but he still doesn't earn in dollars and he's putting in a lot of his money into my education. He's old too now and I'm worried he might lose his job because his company keeps bothering him (like they still haven't renewed our IDs), and then obviously I'd have to leave medical school because we won't be able to afford it. I know I should trust in Allah's plan, but I really really wanted to pursue this and I'm just always feeling so guilty for putting this financial burden on my parents and anxious about what'll happen if my dad loses my job. Is there any duas or surah I can read to help with this, and just generally any advice to relieve this anxiety.

Btw my uni also doesn't provide any sort of financial aid for the type of seat I'm on and generally there's no scholarships here that would cover my tuition

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on December 18, 2024 0

Salam all. first things first, sorry for my english, english is my third language. me and my gf we met each other when i graduated from school and we had great time with each other. after being best friends for 2 months i confessed about my feelings and i said if you dont feel in the same we could just end our friendship. surprisingly, she said that she also has the same feelings as me. so we have been dating for 2 months after that i had to move to the US to study. so we did long distance for 5 month. we would ft each other every weekend, we would watch shows/movies together despite time differences (12h). but since she was into religion she started praying for 5 times, so basically being good muslim. one time she was talking about her friend who was going to marry a guy without dating him(halal marriage) after telling about that story she said that if you really love me we have to stop being bf and gf cuz its haram. she also said that we cant speak/chat/call everything related to basic communication. after i finish my studies here in the US i can go back to my home country(Kyrgyzstan) we can do halal marriage. rn im writing this after 3 days after we separated. im feeling alone and i kinda lost point of my life. i dont know what to do rn. everyday when i wake up i always think about her, during the day still thinking about her. i dont know how long it is gonna take to heal from that. is there anybody who had same kind of situation, i would love to hear some advices.

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on December 17, 2024 0

assalamualaikum, for some context: I met a female classmate who I developed a crush on (I'm a boy and we're both muslims) who eventually became a friend, at first I didnt know interacting in a non professional manner with non mahrams was haram but once I learned that it was I still kept interacting with her unfortunately, we made no physical contact and there was nothing romantic going on other than friendly chatting about our subjects and school, eventually when our classes and exams ended we texted each other less and less till we stopped talking for a while

the reason im making this post is I know shes going to malaysia for university and malaysia is an option for university for me as well, I'm having trouble finding affordable universities that accept my GED and I want to ask her for info and tips about universities there since theres a chance she knows something really important

should I do this or leave it? May allah forgive my past sins eitherway 😓

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on December 16, 2024 0

So it is Problem if there Are invisible Drops of pee After going to the Toilet and I wanted to ask if I go to pee would I then have to wash myself because I dont know the area where it splashed and they Are invisible. So I basically wanted to know if These invisible Drops count as an impurity that you have to wash off or Not ? Also please give me the Sources to the anderes that you give me.

Jazakalla khair

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on December 15, 2024 0

Im a little split.

You see, I try to do my prayers, but I feel as if Im doing it solely on purpose to make my life better.

Well, in many cases when I didn’t pray or thought that I didn’t need Allah (I am really ashamed of those times of rebelliousness for not reason) I always got F’s. But when I prayed I had only A’s.

So I learned my lesson. I know that I am dependent on Allah SWT and that I need his help to go through my life.

It’s good, actually. I do know that only Allah SWT can help me through my life.

But still..

I have a feeling that I make prayers only because of it..

I am afraid that it’s wrong and I do not want to pray solely on this reason.

On one hand, I know that I am dependent on Allah SWT, it’s good but on other I shouldn’t pray solely so my life gets better, I should do it, so I please Allah.

Please help me.

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on December 14, 2024 0

Hi, I’m genuinely thinking about reverting to Islam. Though I have a question I want answered so I thought maybe someone here knows? My family isn’t Muslim or really religious, they kinda fit in the ‘we’ll see’ category, but I don’t want them to go to hell since they’re good people. Will they, purely based on that they don’t necessarily believe in Allah, go to hell?

Thanks:)

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The gist of the matter is that the government in my country had to pay me some money. However, they have overpaid me. I tried to alert the relevant government officers regarding it but I was brushed aside and nobody cared, because it isn't too large an amount. Now the money will be transferred to my account soon and I'm worried about what I should do. I have been thinking about donating it but that somehow feels like the easy way out. Should I try to go press them again to not send me the money or would donating it will be alright? The only reason I'm considering the donation option is that the govt here is notoriously corrupt and they make everything a hassle.

I have another question. IF I decide to donate it, would it be alright to mend the public road of my neighborhood? I'm concerned that since a better road benefits me as well, it would be a misuse of money that I did not earn? Any help would be really appreciated

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i am this close to not eating anymore because almost everything is either maybe haram or haram in my country and even the stores arent trustable and no apps are trustable either bc they dont work, i am this close to either js eating it and not caring anymore or to not eat at all anymore until i starve, i just wanna live in peace

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My life is horrible and Allah doesn’t seem to be changing it. There’s people I know who do drugs, vape, talk to boys. Their life seems happy and Allah seems there for them. I try my best to pray 5x a day I try to avoid as much sin as possible. Sure I’m not a brilliant Muslim, I listen to music, I don’t pray as hard as I can etc. But I feel hopeless and suicidal and there’s nothing pulling me out of this hole I’ve fallen into. I think of killing myself every single day and the thoughts consume me alive. I hate my life because islamically I cant kill myself and if I make an attempt I’ll 99% most likely survive. It won’t even get to that point because I’m a coward and won’t make an attempt but it doesn’t take away from the fact genuine suicide is on my mind all the time and I can’t do anything. My life is horrible. My family isn’t there for me, I feel lonely with little close friends, I feel mentally messed up and feel as if no one cares for me (which is true I have literally no one). My grades are terrible too no matter how hard I make dua and how hard I try. I lost someone so close to me due to my mistakes and miss them gravely yet Allah won’t reunite us again no matter how hard I’ve cried for it and made dua for it. I feel unheard my connection with Allah seems low I pray and pray and yet I still want to die because my life won’t improve. What do I even do? I don’t even know where my future is going. I’m sitting my A levels in less than a few months and don’t even know if I’ll get good enough grades to go to university. I just want to move out and make friends and get good grades yet Allah can’t grant me something as simple as that my life is horrible and I’m losing hope day by day I can’t do this anymore

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on December 10, 2024 0

So gog and magog are supposed to eventually come out and wreak havoc everywhere on earth. But how exactly can they do that with swords and spears and stuff like that ? We are gonna be so much more advanced than them we can just bomb them from the sky to oblivion with a decently sized airforce. Especially since their description doesnt make it seem like they are advanced people.

If it really is modern humanity vs 2 medival (albeit massive) tribes how do gog and magog win ?

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I always forget the prayers I msupposed to say so I have kept the same sheet of paper the past month to help me, my friend told me it’s haram and all my prayers haven’t been accepted is that really true. I reverted during COVID

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Wiping over cotton socks

As salamu alaykum everyone. I have had this question for years and I researched so much yet I still can’t settle on one ruling/opinion. I know there are different opinions in different madhabs over this issue, and my madhab (Hannafi) is known to be pretty strict over this specific issue with conditions that usually todays standard cotton socks don’t meet. I’ve attached this video where Sheikh (at 5:32) says that that the concept that socks/whatever we are wiping on, has to be thick and made of leather isn’t authentic? Meanwhile I’ve read so many writings where they state the opposite and my brain is all mush now.

Since I find this possibility of wiping over something instead of washing the feet really convenient and helpful, especially when out and about, I would very much like to apply it in my life. The issue however is that, as I’ve stated, most of the things I follow in islam are of Hannafi madhab since I was raised in it, and I understand that blindly following a single madhab isn’t a must or even recommendable, and I wouldn’t like that, and I would take any ruling contrary to my madhabs if there is stronger evidence. But thee reason I’m mentioning my madhab is, in this case, even after researching a lot, I still can’t understand where the evidence is stronger, so I’m afraid of being a pick and chooser of more lenient rulings, those according to my likings, which usually come from different madhabs, so even though there’s lots of opinions both pro and against this topic, I’m afraid to step out of my madhab even if I would obviously like to because of the convenience.

So reason why I’m posting this is hoping I can get some opinions, from someone of knowledge who can state evidence both for and against this or/and conclude which one is stronger, so I can finally decide which side to follow and never think about this issue again. If the evidence against is stronger I would deal with it and keep following my madhab and only wipe over thick and waterproof material, and if it was weaker I would obviously be happier but my ultimate goal with this post is to just be able to ease my mind, settle on a ruling and stop thinking about it, because anyways pleasing Allah swt and not being sinful for this is the most important, no matter if the ruling I must end up following was stricter or more lenient.

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I had a friend who was new to Islam and he he started to become very good Muslim and I could see the change in him and he used to pray everyday and he didn’t miss a prayer. He told me however when he’s at home(he lives alone but visits regularly) he’s unable to pray on the right times because his family is quite toxic because and can’t really pray around them because it will just get awkward and he feels like it would not be a good prayer if he does downstairs with the family, so sometimes he has to wait until The middle of the night so you can catch up on all his prayer and actually pray properly will Allah punish him for not doing the prayers on time, under this circumstance.

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Hello,

This might be a weird post here. But I am writing because I have a friend who is muslim but in the country we live in she doesn't know any men who share her belief and who practice her religion. Where/how can she meet this man?

Any suggestion will be appreciated. :)

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I have a knuckle cracking problem and I do it all the time everywhere. In class, eating food, out with friends. I crack my ankles my fingers my wrists over and over again. it feels haram to do but during prayer it’s when I do it most for some reason and I can’t stop I physical feel so so disgusting if I don’t ? Like as if there’s something that needs to be cleaned / done and I can’t rest until I’ve cracked all the knuckles and I have to wait until it comes back… is this haram ??

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Question regarding ayah in surah Al Ghashiyah

In the 24th ayah it’s mentioned that hellfire is the major punishment for a sin committed, and minor sins are disasters in this life and torments of the grave. So does this mean that a person would be punished for their wrongdoing (if not major) in this life in the form of come crisis? If so, then if a person is suffering in this life is it because he has committed some sort of sin, and is being punished for it?

If I’m going through tough times is that a punishment for something I’ve done?

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on December 06, 2024 0

I was praying isha, calmly, and peacefully. Then I made a mistake, and at the last rakah, I forgot to make the sahv sajda, and then, I made mistake with the sahv sajda. I got mad at shaitan, Because I was short of time. Then I started praying while mad and prayed it fastly. Am i sinful? I asked Allah to accept my previous isha, and if not, Accept it like how I prayed my previous isha( calm and peacefully, slowly) Do i have to pray my isha the 3rd time? And how do i get rid of the shaitan's distractions?

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Salaam Alaikum, I’m a recent revert since last year & graduated hs in 2023. I have yet to learn more about Islam so I seek guidance (I only know the 5 pillars, 5 prayers & read half of the Quran, I have only done 1 dua) I’ve been Christian most of my entire life but found myself here; I currently need to help my mother, she needs to rent out my room for cash & I was already planning on moving but she’s been forcing me more (threatening to make me pay rent around 800$ if I stay past February) I would but unfortunately I want to become a real estate agent in California (I live in Virginia) I have many friends who live there & my girlfriend (Christian & soon to be my wife after I move out) there to support me but I do not want to be a burden towards them, so I denied their help; stupid but the whole point of me moving out is to break my bad habits & truly understand what it’s like to have nothing left to lose, my family has been poor their entire lives & seek no retribution, I’m here to break that cycle & the more I’m stuck with their environment the more it traps me & overall makes me lose focus. I’ll be going to the gym 24/7 (box at 4am, weightlift at 8pm) work at least 40hrs a week, I have trading & crypto with me along with my real estate license which I have to take the exam in person, all of my clothes & items will be put into a storage unit, I’ll be shipping my motorcycle to a transport company (that will be my daily commute). All I need is a place to sleep for 7-8 hours a day. Do mosques offer shelter for the homeless? May anyone offer me advice? Thank you.

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on December 04, 2024 0

Guys im a bit upset bc im feeling morally conflicting inside.

I found a way I can get £100k - 500k no tax but it’s a little ethically wrong and very spiritually wrong as well as it involves indulging in filth.

But I’ve always seen ppl making so much money and I don’t wanna be broke anymore. I wanna get money (who doesn’t) but ugh idk if this is the way I wanna do it :/

I feel very conflicted and maybe I won’t go with it otherwise why have I written this post. I guess I’m writing to get discouraged to do it. Not sure. Pls help out guys im really conflicted

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Assalamualaikum brothers and sisters,

I am a Muslim teenager from India, and I am going through a very tough time. I am currently in 9th grade, preparing for my board examinations, which will be held next year. At the same time, I am experiencing strong storms of emotions and genuine love, along with the fear of Allah. I don’t want to take any wrong decisions.

I am writing this post to release the pain in my heart.

I have a female cousin from my mother’s side. She is very good and supportive, like an elder sister to me. She makes me feel very comfortable, and I find her to be a safe space where I can discuss any topic. She is little bit older than me.

In the past few weeks, we have had long conversations on Instagram. During this time, we discussed many topics, including marriage, relationships, sexual urges, and other sensitive issues that are hard to talk about openly in Indian society.

Somehow, during these conversations, I unknowingly started developing feelings for her. I didn’t realize it at first, but eventually, I found myself deeply in love with her. By the time I noticed, it was too late—I had already fallen into the deep valleys of love, affection, and attachment with her.

Words cannot explain my love for her—it is unconditional and connected to the soul. I am unable to describe it properly, but I will try my best.

I think about her 24x7. No matter how much I try, I cannot focus on anything else. I can’t concentrate on my studies, I can’t play games, and I can’t even code anymore. My brain is not working properly, and my hands and feet feel cold all the time.

I have lost my appetite; I can’t eat or drink anything. Even my favorite food, which I once fought for as a child, doesn’t appeal to me anymore. My father is worried about why I am not eating.

I feel lost in my feelings for her. My heart feels abnormal, and my brain is constantly stressed. These feelings are so intense that I can’t bear them.

This is not about sexual urges, which can be controlled through fasting. These feelings are deeper—pure, unconditional, and spiritual. I wrote these poetry lines to express my emotions for her:

"I fell in love with her soul, not her body. I fell in love with her words, not her voice. I fell in love with her thoughts, not just her heart. I simply want to keep talking to her, whether it's day or night, whether it's a sunny day or a rainy one. I want to spend my time and my life with her, endlessly enjoying our conversations."

I have both good news and bad news, and strangely, they are the same thing.

In Islam, the only way to be with a non-mahram is through nikaah. She is my cousin but also a non-mahram due to some complications in our family tree. This means I can marry her in the future when I become independent enough to manage both of us—perhaps in 5-6 years, In Sha Allah.

But the bad news is that I can’t talk to her just to satisfy my feelings. If I talk to her, it must have a purpose, and I must behave like a younger cousin. This restriction, which I respect, is making me break down emotionally.

Talking to her gives me peace and satisfaction, but now I must refrain from such interactions to follow the Islamic rulings. This is not the kind of peace or satisfaction you might think—it is pure, deep spiritual love from my side.

I am continuously asking Allah for guidance, begging Him to provide me peace, and crying to Him to hold my hand in this situation. I am also praying to Allah to fix my nikaah with her and send her into my life as my life partner.

Right now, I feel like I am breaking apart. My heart is full of cracks, and only Allah and one close friend know about my situation. Even she doesn’t know about my feelings. My parents don’t know either, and I am forced to act as if nothing has happened.

But inside me, powerful storms are raging. If Allah doesn’t guide me and hold my hand, I fear I will drown in this storm.

Please remember me in your duas

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Aslalam Alikum wa Rahmat Allah Everyone, I seem to be really troubled whenever I get back to my room, I am a student in Germany and I leave my home very early after Fajr prayer for College, and I usually pray and do my Dikr when I'm outside, but when i get back home, my man just falls down and I feel like I don't have the well to pray or do anything!

As if Shaytan is in my room??? What shall I do jn this situation?

Baraka Allahu Fikum Everyone

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asalamalakim brothers and sisters,

I have a question about nikah, based on my knowledge, a nikah in Islam is a marriage contract, but my family are saying that once the nikah is done the wife and I can’t have intercourse or really sleep together in a room yet until a wedding or celebration is done to fully complete the nikah?

I never honestly heard this from anyone, is this some culture practice or Islamic belief?

Edit: So now if I do the nikah with my fiance and all that I can’t get close to her ? Isn’t she my wife then after the nikah is done?

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I wash my ears right before I get out of ghusl but today I forgot that. Just as I was washing my hands after getting out I remembered that I didn't wipe my ears so I went back and wiped them. It didn't even last a minute for me to realise and wash them. But in the end i left the place i took ghusl. I left bath. So is my ghusl valid?

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السلام عليكم

I’m trying to seek some advice from people in this channel bithnillahitaala.

I am an American muslim male in my twenties and believe that I’ve reached a point in my life where I need a change of scenery in order to improve my mental and physical health. To give some background, the area that I grew up in doesn’t have a particularly strong Muslim presence. Furthermore, my masjid doesn’t have an imam, which has made it difficult for its younger members to actively seek knowledge.

I’m currently exploring the possibility of moving to a new location within the US that has a large muslim community. If Allah wills, it would be nice to attend masajid that have sizable congregations for salah, to converse with reputable (not celebrity) imams, and to feel comfortable going out while dressed in Muslim attire.

I have the feeling that this type of community is mainly limited to some familiar locations in the US (Chicago, NYC/NJ, Detroit area, etc), but I’m open to all suggestions.

It would be nice to find a place with Arabic speakers (exact nationality doesn’t really matter) if possible.

My marital search has been sidetracked for a while for personal reasons, but I plan on picking up the pace soon inshaAllah. I’m open to the idea of marrying a niqabi woman, so it would be nice to find a place where she can feel comfortable while going out.

Some facts about me: - I don’t have a large family, so I’m not really tied to a particular place - Remote job - Conservative muslim (strives to the Quran & Sunnah upon the understanding of the 3 favored generations)

When offering suggestions on potential places, I would really appreciate it if you could recommend specific neighborhoods or masajid.

May Allah make it easy for all of us in the west to be steadfast on our deen.

جزاكم الله خيرا

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I've heard that dying our hair black is haram because it makes us appear younger or smth, but what if im still a minor who already looks young and my natural hair is already black? it just looks red in the sun for some reason and it doesn't look that good on me so I was thinking of dying it jet black to avoid the redness. is it still haram?

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Hello, I am a teenage girl and want to revert to Islam, however I am worried that since I won't be able to really practise Islam (pray 5x a day, wear hijab, eat halal food) that I should wait to revert Because I live with my mother who is a devout catholic christian, who wouldn't be supportive of me reverting to islam and wouldn't let me practise Islam. So I was wondering if its better to revert now and try my best to practise Islam (praying at school, trying my best to only eat halal, although my mum does not cook halal food) or should I wait when I am older and I don't live with my mother and then revert.

I've mostly been reading the Quran daily and learning more about Islam.

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i have spent days crying, praying and repenting for what I have done. I am doing my best to not let this occur again, this was something I spent all these years refraining from and... it happened.

Everyday I wake up wanting to die. I feel sorry for my parents and family for doing what I did. I feel disgusted with myself and I cannot live with myself anymore. The fact that I am no longer a virgin is eating me alive every single day. I cannot move forward & I keep thinking about what I have done. I feel as though I have no worth as a woman and all these years of my education and building myself as a person have gone down the drain. All these years of learning about Islam and my parents paying for my islamic lessons. I am worth nothing and I do not deserve to wish for anything.

Everyday I just want to kill myself. I keep crying at work and everywhere I go. I have lost interest in everything. I have betrayed Allah and myself. I want to seek knowledge of Islam and learn about the history. I want to be a better muslim. However, how can I be friends with other religious muslimas after the sins i have committed. I have no right. I read comments saying women that committed zina are just ran through or how i let another man just enjoy my body or to see me in that vulnerable state. It makes my stomach turn from the self disgust. I don't even disagree with these comments.

I feel like a fake interacting with my family and friends. They think I'm a good person, but I am not after committing this. If people knew who I truly was they would be disgusted with me. I have so much anxiety about the future. It does not matter if I cannot get married or if noone wants to marry me. I do not mind. I have no right to wish for a good man when I am not good myself. I have tainted myself. I have ruined myself. It gives me so much anxiety thinking how I will be continuing my life and I am not a virgin. I know I have to trust Allah with the future, however, the unknown is killing me. I cannot accept myself anymore.

I do not know how to move past this. Will I be living in this state forever?

I ask Allah to help me move on...

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So I have an old Christian friend I used to be good friends with from school. We have been friends for around ten years. She used to make comments here and there to me about how she prayed for my family and I to “accept Jesus as our lord and savior” and accept Christianity. One time I invited her to the masjid for iftar and she was respectful but she started to make weird comments asking me things like if I “had to spread Islam by the sword”. When I would step aside to pray in her house she would indicate that it seemed bothersome/tiring. When I slept over at her apartment when we were in college she would openly drink in front of me when it was just two of us. I started to wear hijab and would feel insecure around her wearing it because she used to love doing my hair and I could sense she didn’t like the hijab. Although she was a great friend, these actions made me uncomfortable to be around her sometimes and made me distance myself from her. We haven’t had a conversation or seen each other in nearly four years.

She reached out to me a couple months ago saying she missed me and asked how I was doing, I prayed istikhara about whether or not I should respond because I knew if I responded she would want to hang out. She’s the type of person who wants to hang out nearly every day and gets very upset if I can’t. I also don’t think there’s any benefit in being friends with her because I feel uncomfortable being my true Muslim self around her. I also feel like I limit myself and have to hold back on giving advice without adding Islamic advice. I ended up not responding to her. I’ve been a little stressed since then because I don’t want to run into her/ have her ask me why I didn’t respond. We live in the same neighborhood so there’s a high chance I would bump into her.

Today, SubhanAllah I randomly had a vivid dream that we reunited and we were going on a walk together. She asked me why I did not respond to her messages. I don’t remember responding to her. Later in the dream I was driving her back home and I had an inner thought of “I did this to myself” with a feeling of disappointment. I took it to mean I regretted reuniting with her. I woke up from the dream confused and anxious that Allah swt was trying to send me a message/I would run into her soon. To my absolute shock, she texted me right after I woke up saying happy thanksgiving and that she has so much to tell me. She clearly wants to reconnect and be friends again. I was shocked that I had this dream and wondering if Allah swt is telling me I shouldn’t/ should reconnect with her. I don’t want to hurt her feelings or make her think bad of Muslims, but I also want to do what’s best for me religiously.

Do you think my dream was from Allah swt? If so what do you think the message could be? Because I prayed istikhara before about responding to her

I know this is long, if you made it this far, Thank you

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In Islam, what is the experience like for a believer about to depart from this world? I always hear on one hand that no one is free from the pangs of death but then in other narrations I hear that the soul leaves the body of the true Muslim like water leaves a jug. Also, if you see the angel of death in a beautiful and good form, does this mean that everything else that comes after such as the barzakh and judgement day will also be easy going for the believer? Jazakhallah khair

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Assalamu Alaikum,

Brothers and sisters.

I'm reaching out to gather insights from our community on how you search for halal products and services, including food, restaurants, hotels, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and shariah-compliant financial services. Here are a few questions to consider:

  • How do you ensure that the products or services you choose are halal-certified? Are you concerned if a business is halal-certified but not owned by a Muslim?
  • For those who travel, how do you find halal-friendly hotels and prayer places? Do you prefer using Google for your searches, or do you find it overwhelming? Would you rather have a dedicated website or app for these queries?
  • What features would you like to see in a platform designed specifically for finding halal options? Are there any platforms you currently use that you find helpful?

Your feedback is invaluable as we discuss ways to improve access to halal products and services in our daily lives. Let’s share our experiences and recommendations!

JazakAllah khair for your contributions!

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Assalam Alaikum, so i read some where that the holy prophet (pbuh) used to recite different things while in sujood and ruku and there would be variations in what we recited to glorify Allah (swt), so is it permissible for us to praise him in our own language when we are in sujood and ruku if we don’t necessarily know the arabic version of it?

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I don’t know really anything about Islam, im a young Christian. I only know the basics like the belief that the Bible was corrupted, Muhammad is the final prophet and received divine revelation from Allah. I have a few questions about Islam that I’m asking in good faith

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Did Allah deceive early Christians into believing that Isa was crucified? And let them die martyrs for this believe?

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How do I make it to heaven in Islam? (I heard if you say Shahada before dying you will enter Jannah)

3

What is the story of Adam and Eve and is it similar to the Bible?

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What should I read or watch to learn more about Islam?

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Is there any sins that Allah won’t forgive?

6

What makes Muhammad reliable and trust worthy?

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Hey. I am 19-year old male and i have been christian my whole life. However i have been doubting christianity for a while already and i am very interested of islam. Everything of it feels perfect. My only concern is that i am a bit afraid to go to my local mosque since i am white european and i wonder will i be accepted there? I have heard some racist comments towards whites coming from some muslims. I know its haram in islam though but i am a bit worried. Is there anyone else who is white and converted to islam? I would be interested of hearing your experiences. Thanks

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AssalamuAlaikum , There is something that i have been praying for over 9 months . And there have been no signs of that dua being accepted and ik Allah SAW Gives you things at the right time . This thing has been holding me back but at the same time when I’m making Dua this is the first Dua that my heart wants to make . What does this mean ? What should I do ? Kindly Help me .

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I am in a difficult situation where I desperately need money for my child’s education and household expenses. However, I strongly oppose taking loans with interest, and I am at a loss for how to arrange the funds without resorting to them. This struggle has left me feeling distant from my faith, something I’ve never experienced so deeply before.

In an effort to save money, I’ve reduced my acts of charity, which weighs heavily on my heart. My long working hours often make me miss my prayers, and this only deepens my sense of guilt and disconnection from Allah.

Seeing people around me enjoying wealth and spending extravagantly on unnecessary things fills me with frustration and helplessness. I am constantly worried about my child’s future, and this worry consumes me.

How can I change myself and reconnect with my faith? How can I draw closer to Allah and find peace in these difficult times? I long to restore my trust in Him and find the strength to face these challenges without losing hope or my connection to my Creator.

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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

I (a christian who wants to convert upcoming friday) have been interested in islam for quite a while now. I have told my father who is a strict christian 3 months ago that i want to convert to islam. This was the hardest and most difficult conversation i had in my entire life since i had to hurt my dad and see him hurt because of my life choice. We did not speak for 4 days until we spoke again and he brought up certain subjects regarding to christianity which i had no knowledge of at the time (this was mostly cultural related). I have done my research for the past months and my heart lies with islam. Last friday i wanted to speak with my dad that i have made my final decision, but unfortunately, that specific day, he got fired from his job. He was very upset about it and i didn’t want to give him another kick in the gut by telling him i have made my final decision which he will not like and even get to a point of me getting kicked out of the house. I called and texted some muslim friends with the question whether i should do it in secret or not because i know his mental health would decrease even more because of this. I’ve been told that if it affects him to this extend (and probably even further) i should do it in secret and show my parents (especially my dad) that i don’t change and only become better. Show him that muslims are respectable people and show the love and respect for parents how is teached in islam without him knowing.

My heart is set, and i know what i believe in. But i am still scared for upcoming friday. I’m also very excited. I feel like i’m going behind my parents back. Is this the right choice i’m making regarding to do everything in secret? I love my parents to bits but knowing that this life choice will cost our connection and bond makes it really scary.

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As-salamu alaykum brothers and sisters, i am a Cuban revert who reverted to Islam on Eid of 2024! I have some questions or more so in need of a place to vent my issues in hopes of easing my mind. For context, i had always questioned my previous religion(Christianity) but i lost touch with my faith a couple years ago. In trying to restore my faith, Islam found me, alhamdulillah! While i still have a lot to learn, i met an amazing Muslim woman who i started dating before reverting and now knowing, it was haram relationship. But i reverted while we were still together, not for her btw, and i always had the intention to marry her and i know within Arab culture its usually normal to marry within a year or less of knowing each other. But as a Cuban American it was a lot for me to take in! We recently broke up due to the huge culture difference in the sense of marriage and the financial hardships i’ve endured as i wouldn’t be able to take care of her as her family would like me to nor the religion of Islam standardizes. I hope for clarity and thank you all for the time!

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I know that Allah tests us so that we may grow and be better people but if Allah loves us why couldn't Allah just send us to jannah? I don't have the wisdom that Allah has as to why this is, I do believe shaitan is playing with my head right now but I really want answers right now.

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There's something I want dearly to be in my life. At first I didn't wanted to make Dua for it, I used to think I'll get it if it's for me and if it's not for me then I won't get it no matter how hard I try. But due to some unfortunate events I ended up making Dua for it. I didn't used to offer a single prayer a day but after those event I started praying 6 times a day and asking Allah after every prayer to grant me that thing. I would make Dua whenever I got the chance and whenever Dua is accepted. I kept going on for 8-9 months. No matter how hard things got or how impossible it seemed, it felt as if something inside me was forcing me to make that Dua. Many times I tried to stop myself but I just couldn't put an end to it.

Recently it happened that I was very close to getting that thing, I was very happy for the first time in my life and I was literally thanking Allah for it. Everything that I asked for I was about to get exactly the same thing. But all of a sudden I couldn't get it. I don't know what happened and why did it happen, it went further away from me that ever. I tried very hard and prayed very hard but I just couldn't get it.

Now I think I'm done. I'm no longer making Dua for it in hopes that I'll forget it. But I just can't forget it. I sometimes think that maybe if I try for just a few more months I might be able to get it then. But every time I make Dua now, I think as if I'm forcing myself and it's of no use. I just don't know what to do. I've spent many hours every day for it and I just can't let it go. And I'm not able to continue with making Dua either. I'm stuck between I'll get it if I continue making Dua and I won't get it if it's not for me no matter what.

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Arabic song on remembrance day in Ottawa leading to a lot of Islamophobia

Here is a link of an article explaining the whole situation if you'd like to read that but I'll also do my best to summarize what I've understood so far:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-principal-apologizes-arabic-song-remembrance-day-1.7381773

Get ready for a long but very important read,

Basically on November 11 in Canada it is rememberance day. This is to mark the end of the first world war which ended on November 11 on the 11 when the ceasefire was called and the war officially ended. This day is about remembering the soldier who lost their life in the battle of WW1 and to remember what atrocities war does to society and how we should be grateful to live in peace.

Robert Borden secondary school a high school in Ottawa decided to play: Haza Salam. This is a song that translates to "This is peace". This song was released in 2023 shortly after the bombing attacks on Gaza. The principal played this song to remind the students there is still war going on in Gaza and remind them about peace.

Apparently this high school has a decent Jewish population and the parents and students Ottawa are outraged. They believe this song in Arabic is anti semitic and this is leading to numerous Islamophobic comments on across social media.

This isn't random people as well. Big politicians are commenting on the event calling it "woke activists" who are trying to push their personnol opinions on remembrance day.

The principal had stated earlier that remembrance day was always about "some white guy who did something for the military". I did some digging on Instagram and some students from the high school have made comments saying that, the song was organized by the Muslim students of the school and that the Principal allowed it as he only saw it as a sign of peace

Here's where things get weird especially in Canada. This song while it is about the peace that isn't happening in Gaza, it doesn't actually say anything about Palestine in it. It just talks about peace. Something which should be talked about on remembrance day. It's been called many times by many people as anti semitic, as of playing a song about peace is somehow anti semitic just because it's in Arabic.

A lot of this support for the Jewish community because of the song is coming from Christians and other white people wtih European decent, I can see this because after digging and pressing on profiles with these comments they have bible references and crosses in their bio. You can see from their profile pictures they are white also. The history of Canada is filled with terrible actions from European colonizers. They stole the land from Indigenous people and took it as their own to create what Canada is today. I'm not going to give a history lesson right now but as a human being everyone should be educated on the wrongs done to Indigenous people in Canada. Every morning Indigenous people around Canada are forced to hear our national anthem in schools. This is a song made by European colonizers and it says "our native land". It's not their native land it's Indigenous peoples native land but they don't cry every morning. They have to sit through it painfully as they hear the clear Injustices of their past being reminded to them every day and nothing about that changing.

Why is is that playing an Arabic song about peace is somehow so triggering to the Jewish community. Nothing about the song or anything in the ceremony was anti semitic.

The pictures I've included above are from and Instagram accounts called ShottawaTv. They focus on many news related incidents in the city of Ottawa. The statement ive included is from Lisa MacLeod. She is a member of parliament and she is the representative for Nepean (around the area where the school is in). She is already known about being very Pro Is real and her statement is absolutely terrible.

They are trying to get the principal fired as well. He released an apology which was very half done. Its clear he's apologizing because the media is mad at him but it's clear he also doesn't truly regret allowing the song to be played.

I posted this here because the cou try is starting to get torn up. Miseducated people are standing up for these big politicians because they don't know who too trust. Obviously the big western politicians are all pro Israel. Even though this world may not be very black and white, when it comes to mob mentality it it. A massive portion of our country is seeing this as pro Islam and anti semitic behavior. All over a song about peace in another language mind you.

I want people to start sharing this story. Show the state of this city and country. They talk every day about being a multicultural country and how they are making reparations with indigenous people but an Arabic song crosses the line. There is already so much Islamophobia in Canada and as a Muslim myself I feel worried about the state of this country.

Canada isn't a very reported on country and news like this barely makes it put of the province. If this had happened in the USA it would be a major global outrage. So I want to try and do my part to start here. This story needs to come out. Jewish communities are demanding apologies for playing am Arabic song.

If they are given what they want stuff will never change. We will always have to bend down to the power hungry politicians. Peace is something fragile and the world needs to be remindinded. Talking about it in another language however doesn't make it racist or anti semitic In any way.

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Hi all!

I’ve very recently reverted to Islam, and I can genuinely say that I have never felt more complete!

Since I’m so new, I’m having a little trouble remembering the required words for the prayers. What would be your guidance on this?

Also, how should I go about deepening my faith? I want nothing more than to serve and love Allah and live in accordance to his will. What resources would you suggest for me to become a better Muslim? I have an English copy of the Quran, and will slowly attempt to learn Arabic to read the original Quran, but apart from that where do I start?

Thanks, and much love!

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Hello, im a 16yo guy seeking advice. I live in Europe and I'm getting more & more away from Islam. My family is Muslim but they are not really religious despite believing in Allah. I really need help getting into Islam because I've seen so many negative things about it on social media. And I want to feel peaceful and happy again. Sorry for my bad English!

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Salaam Alaikum

I've been giving this whole Wissam Sharieff situation a lot of thought. The thoughts are somewhat scattered but I've decided to let them loose on here. I'm typing this up on a spontaneous whim, so sorry for any grammatical errors or possible tangents. I would like to hear everyone else's thoughts as well but here is my rant for the world to see.

This post isn't about sexual misconduct, it's about the larger community as a whole. Events like this don't occur in a vacuum. Rather, I am more concerned with the overall "daw"ah" scene and the celebrity sheikh culture that has formed over the years, where Dallas and Houston are the centers of such a phenomenon. I believe this phenomenon is part of the culprit of such scandals.

I currently live in Austin, TX for over 3 years now. I lived in Dallas, TX for a few months before moving to Austin. I've traveled to Houston as well a handful of times.

The first problem with the communities here is that, while the Masaajid here are big and there are known and popular speakers here, they are so big that the sense of brotherhood/sisterhood is lost. I came from a smaller community in New Jersey and I way prefer the smaller sized community over these large Masaajid. While I am not completely against large Masaajid, I have yet to figure out how to solve the problem of a lack of forming close relationships and a close-knit community. I've come to the conclusion it is better to have many small to medium sized Masaajid rather than a few large ones. Everyone gets to know everyone and you have no choice but to make friends and establish relationships with the few people you see everyday at the Masjid. Austin is not on the same level as Houston or Dallas but it's headed in that direction. Honestly, I am not impressed with the communities here in Texas. It sounded and looked glorious from afar, but it's really not as great as the hype that surrounds it.

The second problem, which is related to the first, is the so-called celebrity Sheikh culture. At any given moment, if you decide to come to Dallas or Houston to listen and meet your favorite speaker, don't be surprised if they are not in town. A lot of these guys are traveling a huge portion of the year. I find this extremely troubling. They seem to be more concerned with traveling and touring the country to give 1-2 day weekend lectures and seminars rather than focusing the majority of their time on their own communities. I completely understand that a speaker/teacher can naturally and organically gain fame from their knowledge and ability to teach, especially with YouTube, and social media platforms. I have no problem with that. It becomes problematic when it seems as if they are purposefully attaining fame and reaping it's monetary benefits at the cost of serving their own communities. There was once a time when the student traveled to the scholar, not the scholar to the student. You traveled to Imam Malik and Imam Abu Haneefah, not the other way around.

That leads to my third point, that we, the people, must partially take the blame for the development of this culture. WE are the ones that agreed to pay $50-$100 entry fees in fancy halls to listen to a 1-2 hour lecture. These are the same lectures that we probably could have found online from a YouTube video, or read from a book. WE are the ones that agreed to pay ridiculous $10,000 honorariums for them to come to our Masaajid, only to sit in on a Jumu'ah Khutbah and 1 hour lecture after Maghrib with a lousy dinner served after 'Isha, all the while our local Imams are paid peanuts. WE are the ones that have failed to utilize and benefit the imams and teachers in our local communities and instead have opted to pay exuberant amounts of money to bring in the celebrity Shuyukh for a weekend seminar.

My final point is about gender interactions here in Texas, although this probably applies to many Masaajid across the US. Here in Texas, it has pretty much been accepted by the great majority of Imams and Masjid leadership, that the boundaries of interaction between genders should be loosened compared to more traditional understandings back home overseas given the nature of society and culture that we live in today. It is not uncommon here in Texas to have lunch/dinner served in Masaajid where there is a single serving table, with brothers and sisters taking food from tables at the same time, in parallel. It is not uncommon to allow sisters to enter the brother's prayer area during lectures where they sit on one side and brothers sit on the other side, with no physical barrier and minimal space between the two. It is not uncommon that these interactions occur while sisters are barely covered, and the brothers and sisters are casually having conversations, giggling and laughing. It is not uncommon for your favorite sheikh to approve of all of this. While this does occur in many communities across the US, I did not find this to be as common back home in New Jersey. I can't speak for other states, but it sure is common here in Texas. I am no Faqiih (legal jurist). I can not comment on what is categorically Haraam and Halaal, but I sure do have basic intuition, and my gut says this is a slippery slope that will lead to the destruction of our communities

There is more to say, but, I conclude with this: the grass ain't greener on the other side. I miss the small size of my old community. I fell into the trap and moved out here to Texas, just to learn that it's all hype. Stop inviting outsiders and wasting valuable resources (i.e. money) for them to come to your communities. Stop looking elsewhere to relocate and be a part of a different community. Stop over-praising and hyping up any individual. Instead, be grateful for the teachers, Imams, scholars, masaajid, and communities that you have in your own local city/town. Build and develop your own community. Benefit from your own teachers and Imams. End celebrity sheikh culture.

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Hey there, I’ve been wanting to ask this question since I can’t find any resource towards this, and I’m hoping that people here can finally shed a light about this.

So basically, as a student, I was keen to learn about something such as programming, but the book that I’m hooked upon is very expensive here in Malaysia, and the only way for me to access and gain it is through pirating it online from a well-known website that provides mostly education books for free. Now my question is, based on what I’ve been taught, reading something that is pirated or not bought legally from the publisher or the writer, all the knowledge learnt will be consideredd unblessed and I would technically “have difficulty answering my exam,” or the knowledge you learn will have a hard time being absorbed. Is this considered true?

And what is the best way for me to learn if I couldn’t gain access to the materials or books easily, as the cost would be impossible for me to afford it? I know this might sound ridiculous to some, but it is just what I've been taught since I was a kid that we need to appreciate the knowledge as it could change who you are and how you become in the future

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Who is your favorite Quran reciter? And why? For me I love listening to Omar Hisham when I'm feeling relaxed and want to just soak the warmth of Allah's Divine Love. Mishary Rashid Alafasy iis perfect for when I'm working on my own tajweed practice. And Imam Feysal Muhammad brings a depth of emotion that I find very uplifting. Who do you have on rotation? How about female reciters?

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Qur'an and the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullahe wa barakatuh! Hello all. I am a recent revert from Chrisitianity this year and I want to share regarding proof of the Qur'an. Yusuf 111 states that لَقَدْ كَانَ فِى قَصَصِهِمْ عِبْرَةٌۭ لِّأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ۗ مَا كَانَ حَدِيثًۭا يُفْتَرَىٰ وَلَـٰكِن تَصْدِيقَ ٱلَّذِى بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ وَتَفْصِيلَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ وَهُدًۭى وَرَحْمَةًۭ لِّقَوْمٍۢ يُؤْمِنُونَ ١١١
In their stories there is truly a lesson for people of reason. This message cannot be a fabrication, rather ˹it is˺ a confirmation of previous revelation, a detailed explanation of all things, a guide, and a mercy for people of faith.

It is in the spirit of this verse that I want to point out something I recently came across completely coincidentally. I have not seen it pointed out anywhere else so it very well may be a new discovery. But in the process of my study, I have been curious about the Dead Sea scrolls and what they might possibly have to contain regarding the original message of Jesus (PBUH).

Naturally, I continue to learn and study the Qur'an at the same time. This is just a curiosity of mine since discovering the ways in which the Qur'an is confirmed by these earlier revelations simply reinforces faith in the Qur'an as God's word. So I found it really an inspiration when I had literally just read the words in the Qur'an which say of the Judgement day in Surah Abasa 38-42:

وُجُوهٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ مُّسْفِرَةٌۭ ٣٨
ضَاحِكَةٌۭ مُّسْتَبْشِرَةٌۭ ٣٩
وَوُجُوهٌۭ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَلَيْهَا غَبَرَةٌۭ ٤٠
تَرْهَقُهَا قَتَرَةٌ ٤١
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْكَفَرَةُ ٱلْفَجَرَةُ ٤٢
On that Day ˹some˺ faces will be bright
laughing and rejoicing
while ˹other˺ faces will be dusty
cast in gloom—
.those are the disbelievers, the ˹wicked˺ sinners

And then I literally the same day stumble across the following passage from Qumran chapter 80 in the dead sea scrolls:
I announce to you the firm path, I will indeed inform you … For all the Sons of Light will shine and all the sons of darkness will be dark. For all the Sons of Light… and by all their knowledge they will… and the Sons of Darkness will be … And the Sons of Darkness will be removed … For every fool and wicked will be dark and every sage and upright will shine. For all the Sons of Light will go to the light to … and all the Sons of Darkness go towards death and perdition… The people shall have brightness … and they will explain to them…

I find this so inspiring because the Dead Sea scrolls are believed to date all the way back to the time of Jesus, buried to avoid destruction by the Roman empire or others who sought their destruction. So these writings could not have been copied during the time of Muhammed (SAW) because they were still hidden until 1948! and they are not in the Bible that existed at the time, which people claim was copied to produce the Qur'an.
Alhamdulillah, Subhana hu wa ta'ala

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on November 09, 2024 0

Hello guys ,

I have a serious problem wich making me awake everynight ,my mother uses magic via other people and I have proof of that ,I used to buy her things and guve her extra money every time and she keep telling that I were successful because of her magic work ,last time I checked something the man asked her to bring him 7 copies of my original pic and my dirty clothe I don't believe in this shit but she is impacting me ,I don't know what to do in this situation ,I spoke to her and she said she doesn't do anything bad and she freaks out when she sees me trying to reach her phone ,even tho she s not trying to hurt me but am afaird one day she ll make me eat something,Please I need ur advice Am currently jobless because of family problems and stress every time I told her I ll leave the house she doesn't and she doesn't like it and I m a very honest man I don't like yo lie at all ,am very confused and don't know what to do so please help ! What should I do ! My future is in danger because of that

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Assalamu Alaikum,

I’m reaching out because my heart feels so heavy, and I could really use some advice. My son is 21, and over the last few years, he’s been growing more and more distant from Islam. I feel like Allah (SWT) is testing me, and I don’t know how to handle it. Every time I try to bring up faith or gently guide him, he just seems to push back harder.

He’s gotten deeply into heavy metal music, listening to bands with names that are disturbing to me, like Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Cannibal Corpse. I've read some of their lyrics, ani I can’t understand what he finds in this music. It feels so dark, so opposite to the light of Islam. I’ve tried to ask him about it, but he doesn’t seem to hear my concerns.

It feels as if his hostility towards religion has grown ever since he joined college last year.

Every night, I pray for him, asking Allah to guide him and bring him back to the path. His father has been talking with him too, as has his sister, but he keep ignoring us. I know he’s an adult now, and he’ll make his own choices, but my heart aches for him, and I can’t help but worry about what he’s surrounding himself with.

If anyone here has been through something similar or has advice on how to approach this without pushing him further away, I would be so grateful. May Allah (SWT) guide him back and give me strength through this test.

I keep wondering if it was our fault to let him grow up learning about everything without imposing our own culture on him.

JazakAllah Khair. Keep us in your Du'as, please.

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