Repentance

August 26, 2023 1 min

Do I Have to Seek a Person’s Forgiveness or Just Repent on My Own?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I respect my parents and siblings, but if I can’t control my anger, I disrespect my parents or older siblings. Because I am shy and awkward, is repentance and making dua for them sufficient, or will I have to ask for the person’s forgiveness? What if the other person […]
August 23, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Go On About Performing Expiation and Makeup Fasts?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How should I go about performing expiation and make-up fasts for intentionally breaking fasts in Ramadan, missing fasts in Ramadan, and delaying making up fasts due to menstruation in Ramadan? I need guidance on the best way to rectify my sins regarding missing Ramadan fasts. From 2014-2017, unfortunately, I […]
August 22, 2023 3 mins

Can I Use My Certificate Despite Lying About My Attendance?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on the proxy; fake attendance? Back in my college days, in Class 12th boards, I used to skip classes that I didn’t feel were important, but I asked my friends to give attendance on my behalf. I was 15/16 years old back then. Most of […]
August 21, 2023 2 mins

Should I Seek Forgiveness for Backbiting If It Will Worsen Relations?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I slandered my relatives because of the constant comparison and want to apologize. However, my parents are telling me not to contact them & to make dua, as they may never speak to us again. They are quite sensitive. Should I listen to my parents or tell them what […]
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