Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question I was once not religious and had never prayed. I started praying on a regular basis, but I did not say the shahada beforehand. After that, I recited the shahada and repented. Was it enough to become a Muslim? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I heard a student of knowledge say, “the Shaytan who whispers and makes the consequences of sin appear smaller, is the same one who comes back after you committed the sin and tries to make you despair of Allah’s mercy in order to prevent you from repenting,” and I […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question For a few months, I went through waswasa, but now I cannot distinguish between my thoughts and Satanic whispers. My connection with Allah Most High is constantly wavering; I don’t feel connected and cannot concentrate on prayer due to bad thoughts. I get evil thoughts about people when I […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a repentant Muslima that has committed Zina in the past, and I have kept it secret. Now everyone seems to think highly of me and sees me as someone righteous, including the brother that’s going to marry me soon. I know disclosing a sin is not encouraged […]