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How does one repent in Islam?
Everybody sins from time to time, either intentionally or unintentionally. When we discover that we have sinned, is there any way to make up for having committed that sin? If so, how do we do that?
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Do most Muslims believe that Jesus was the only person without sin and fault
In this answer, the OP states that Jesus is the only prophet with the honor of being called sinless.
If this is true, according to sacred texts, why does he have that honor? What was the purpose of ...
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Why should Islam be given special treatment when it comes to religious sensitivity? [closed]
For the sake of full disclosure, I am a former muslim turned atheist and am asking this because I genuinely would like to see how muslims justify what is happening at the moment. As a former muslim ...
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Is this compulsory for a Muslim to obey all the government rules in a non-Islamic country
By non-Islamic, I mean a country that is not ruled according to Shariah. Not necessarily non-Muslim-majority. For example, my country, Bangladesh, is a Muslim-majority country, but not a Islamic ...
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Spreading fantasy stories about Prophets: what is the rule?
Since childhood, I had been hearing many fantasy stories about prophets and other Islamic historical persons. Some examples:
Adam (A) was 60 feet cubit tall (Its possible, but is there any evidence ...
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Do homosexuals avoid zina in the same way?
If someone is born homosexual, with completely no interest in those of the same sex, how would the laws/guidelines on approaching zina affect them?
For example, would it be haraam for a homosexual ...
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Child illness, sins, and forgiveness
TLDR: What, if anything, are the implications for a child's (future) sins, if any, if they fall ill?
The rest of my question is a preamble and axioms for my assumptions.
In Islam, children are ...
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If somebody commits some major sins and after a long time he/she is deeply ashamed what to do?
What is the proper way to get back to a normal life after committing some major sins?
If somebody commits some major sins and after a long time he/she is deeply ashamed and feels uncomfortable, what ...
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If devils are locked up in Ramadan how is that some Muslims still sin during the month?
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "When the month of
Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of
Hell are closed and the devils are chained. -" Sahih Bukhari ...
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In order to fast, you need to be clean before the ramadan
I've heard my friends say with absolutely no source to support it that in order to fast Ramadan you need to be clean. I.e not consume any alcohol or drugs at least 30 days prior to 1st day of Ramadan.
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Why should a person who disbelieves after becoming Muslim be executed?
Why is a person who is either born Muslim or who has accepted Islam later in life not allowed to change their religion? I have also heard that, in this case, the ruling for women would not be the same ...
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Allowing haraam things in mosque
Is it a sin to keep haraam things in a mosque like gambling stuff, pork, idols?
I'm asking this because I had heard of a mosque which had allowed people to keep idols in only because it was ...
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What is shirk in Islam?
What is the definition of shirk?
Is it a sin? If yes, what kind of sin is it?
What are the types of shirk?
Can you give me some examples?
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What is the Muslim definition of sin?
What is the Muslim definition and concept of sin? Is sin a state of being? Is sin an action? Can one sin accidentally? Can one sin by thought or only by deed?
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What does the Quran say about homosexuality?
Does the Quran explicitly prohibit homosexuality? Why? Please cite specific verses which say something about homosexuality.
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Is the prophet sinless?
There seems to be a commonly held belief that the prophet Muhammad (and the prophets in general) are somehow protected from ever committing any sin. I have seen nothing in the Qur'an to suggest this, ...
