Remembrance and Supplication
537 questions
Is it permissible to say "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah), "Al-hamdu lillah" (Praise be to Allah), and engage in other forms of ذكر الله (remembrance of Allah) while listening to the Qur'an or in gatherings of ذكر (remembrance)?
What is the ruling on raising one's hands and supplicating privately, then concluding it collectively and audibly with: "Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of might, above what they describe," after the prayer?
Am I permitted to leave my country and travel abroad to escape my psychological and physical problems resulting from a previous relationship with a girl, knowing that I cannot protect myself or the girl if I marry her?
What is the ruling on doubt, obsessive thoughts, and fear of not succeeding in studies and work, and seeking success in supplication while committing some sins, such as listening to music, and do sins delay relief?
Is a person considered perverted and among the people of Hell, and will his repentance be accepted if he consistently inserts things into his anus, then repents and returns to this act?
Is it not permissible to place anything on a paper on which a supplication (du'a) is written, and if something is placed upon it and one delays removing it, is this considered disbelief (kufr)?
Does the noble Hadith, "Indeed, Allah has pardoned for my nation what it whispers to itself, as long as it does not act upon it or speak of it," include all intrusive thoughts and imaginations that are offensive to the Divine Self, or is a person held accountable for some of them? And are some physical reactions (such as a change in facial expression or saying "uff") considered an action for which one is held accountable, even if they are the result of the dominance of Satan and repeated seeking of refuge [in Allah]?
How can a Muslim repent from major sins like persistent sodomy and listening to music, especially with repeated relapses into disobedience after repentance?
Is marriage a solution for a person with homosexual tendencies who conceals his matter and desires chastity? And is he sinful if he is unable to satisfy his wife, or if his desire betrays him? And should he inform his wife of his condition if she senses his distance from him?
Does interaction between a man and a woman via phone, like that of spouses, with the impossibility of marriage and the existence of a strong love relationship, constitute zina (fornication/adultery)? And how can one expiate this sin and stop it, especially with the addiction to masturbation?
What is the interpretation of the doubts that assail a girl who has repented, increased in acts of obedience and seeking forgiveness, and relied upon God concerning her marriage, despite her certainty in God's power? And how can she rid herself of these doubts to be more reliant and trusting in God?
What is the ruling on an email message that invites writing "Istighfar" (seeking forgiveness), "Dhikr" (remembrance of God), or "Du'a" (supplication) with the name written next to it, with the aim of gaining reward from others reading it?
What is the supplication, action, or solution to get rid of the constant fear of losing one's mother, which causes insomnia and crying, and is the supplication "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessing, the change of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your vengeance, and all Your displeasure" sufficient to reassure the heart?
Is it forbidden to mention the names of Allah Almighty, His noble verses, and supplications in a place where there is music while conversing with family?
Is it permissible to seek forgiveness with the intention of facilitating marriage for another person?
Is the time after Fajr desirable for intercourse? Are there times that are not desirable for it? What should the spouses do if the Adhan is called while they are engaging in intercourse?
What is the way to relieve the distress of an adult who has dedicated himself to worship, remembrance, charity, and supplication for more than 17 years, yet his prayers have not been answered, and he has begun to feel his faith weakening?
Should a man divorce his wife whom he no longer desires and considers leaving, while feeling wronged and fearing God, and after having performed ruqyah?
Is the leniency of some women in laughing, being informal, and looking at men in a forbidden manner considered a form of injustice to others, and will they be punished for that in this life and the hereafter?
To what extent is the circulating Hadith, which mentions a special supplication (Du'a) gifted by Allah to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, authentic? Is it permissible to disseminate such Hadiths without verifying their source and reliability? And what is the ruling on one who does so?
How can a young man addicted to the Internet, who committed a grave sin due to his addiction and wishes to repent but finds himself weak in the face of sin, repent and return to the path of Allah despite feeling that there is no repentance for him?
Is it sufficient to recite the supplication for the expiation of a gathering (kaffarat al-majlis) after leaving the place where there was much idle talk, as long as the person is still within the general vicinity of that place? And is it permissible to offer the expiation of a gathering by reciting it before shutting down a computer, with the intention of expiating the idle talk that occurred while using it?
Has God accepted my repentance, and will He punish me in this worldly life for what I have sinned, especially after my sin has spread and I know that going to the place of sin may lead to my destruction or the loss of my job?
Can the mother of a friend of mine practice sorcery on me or my friends using my picture, even though I know I put my trust in Allah and consistently observe remembrances (dhikr) and prayers?