Is the fasting and repentance of one who drank alcohol and is about to perform 'Umrah accepted, and what is the ruling on frequent wet dreams after abandoning fornication?
You are in grave danger as long as you drink alcohol and associate with transgressors. Repentance is an immediate obligation, and the first step is to distance yourself from bad company, for they are the reason you return to sins. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "A man is upon the religion of his friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends." Natures are easily influenced, and companionship has an effect. Fear Allah and stay away from bad companions, for their friendship will turn into enmity on the Day of Judgment, except for the righteous.
As for the matter of the prayer of the one who drinks alcohol not being accepted for forty days, its meaning is that he will not be rewarded for it, and it is not permissible to abandon prayer or other acts of obedience. This threat is not for the one who repents from drinking alcohol, but rather for the one who persists in it. And whoever repents, Allah will accept his repentance. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The one who repents from sin is like one who has no sin." Repent to Allah from drinking alcohol, associating with transgressors, and all other sins. Allah will accept your prayers and reward you for them. Go for Umrah and strive in supplication that Allah may accept your repentance.
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