Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which a victim undergoes a change in feelings and attitude regarding an offense, lets go of negative emotions such as vengefulness, forswears recompense from or punishment of the offender, however legally or morally justified it might be, and with an increased ability to wish the offender well. Forgiveness is different from condoning (failing to see the action as wrong and in need of forgiveness), excusing (not holding the offender as responsible for the action), forgetting (removing awareness of the offense from consciousness), pardoning (granted for an acknowledged offense by a representative of society, such as a judge), and reconciliation (restoration of a relationship).

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Forgiveness . Punishment . Sexual

If an individual commits incest and sincerely seeks forgiveness, is it possible for them to be forgiven without facing any punishment?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 week ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Any sinful act can be forgiven by Allah ta'ala, as long as the tawbah is sincere, the act is abandoned, and it is between them and Allah ta'ala. This last condition means that there is no due right to be returned back to an individual.

What the individual did must repent, and work towards purifying themselves, and surely gain God's forgiveness in this world and the Hereafter.

And Allah knows best

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Lie . Forgiveness

Do I need to confess and disclose the whole truth to the person I lied to, even though my intention was to avoid any harm or hate between us and the lies did not cause any harm?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, you do not need to confess or disclose. If needed, just ask for their forgiveness, and share whatever information you think is helpful and not harmful for both sides.

And Allah knows best

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Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah)

How can I seek repentance for gossiping about many people without damaging my relationships if confessing the truth could potentially strain our bond?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

You must return back the rights of others to them or to their inheritors if they have died, in any possible way.

You can do it either directly or indirectly through others.

Wassalam.

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Love . God (Allah) . Forgiveness

How can I seek forgiveness and receive love from Allah SWT when I feel inadequate in my faith, living in constant fear of Him and worried about the state of my being?

When you read Quran,b you will see that Allah Loves persons with good qualities like:

1. Allah Loves those who do good. (2:195)

2. Allah Loves those who repent and purify themselves from sins. (2: 222).

3. Allah Loves the Pious. (3: 76).

4. Allah Loves the good doers. (3:148).

5. Allah Loves those who put their trust in Him. (3:159).

6. Allah Loves the good doers. (5:13).

7. Allah Loves those who are justly. (5:42).

8. Allah Loves those who fight in His cause together like a solid structure. (61: 4).

Many other verses in Quran give similar meaning of the reason of the love of Allah.

We can gain love of Allah through obtaining these noble deeds which has degrees depending on the degrees of the noble deeds.

Thinking about the countless bounties of Allah on us increases our love to Allah, and that will make us more grateful and obedient servants, which leads us more near to the love of Allah.

Loving and obeying the most beloved servants of Allah, Muhammad and his Holy Progeny (SAWA) makes us more near to the love of Allah (SWT).

Repeating Estighfaar and Salawaat is always useful in purifying our hearts and deeds and enlightening our hearts.

Wassalam.

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Sin . Guilt . Repentance (Tawbah) . Forgiveness

How can one handle committing a sin, repenting, falling back into it, and dealing with the guilt?

Repeating the same sin again means that repentance was not real . Real repenting means you decide not to commit the sin again. We need to think on the results of the sinful acts and avoid it once for all. Seeking forgiveness needs a firm decision not to do it again. We need to face ourselves and tackle our sinful desires because we will be in serious danger if we don't leave the sinful acts.

Seel help from Allah (SWT) to enable you to defeat Satan and sinful desires and repeat ASTAGHFIRULLAH RABBI WA ATOOBU ELAYH. But no foreguveness if keep on committing the sins.

Wassalam.

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Injustice . Forgiveness

What is the process of forgiving someone who has wronged us? Should we forgive and forget, or forgive while also being cautious of that person?

It is good to forgive and forget as well as be careful for future dealings not to fall in previous mistakes.

Wassalam.

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Sin . Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah) . God (Allah)

Do sins require continual repentance, or is repenting once to God enough? Should the person involved be sought for forgiveness? Does a sense of peace after repentance signify divine forgiveness or is it merely psychological relief?

We need to continuously seek forgiveness and never think that our sins have been omitted. In Quran we read blame on the person who claims that his sins have been omitted just because his hardship has gone away. Sura Hud, verse 10.

Wassalam.

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Husband . Forgiveness

Is it permissible for me to seek forgiveness (Istighfar) on behalf of my husband if he doesn't do it himself?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 8 months ago

At the end of the day it's a type of Dua and request by which you ask Allah swt to forgive him. So it is permissible

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Sin . Guilt . Forgiveness . Repentance (Tawbah)

Will Allah forgive me if I sincerely repent and feel genuine remorse for committing a sinful act out of desperation?

Bismihi ta'ala

Of course, Almighty God forgives all sins, when we turn to Him, and repent and seek forgiveness. The door of tawbah is always open, but we need to always be careful that we do not be deceived by shaytan, or turn sin into an ongoing habit, where we casually engage in haram.

Repentance is important, but it is also a blessing from God, as He knows our level of sincerity and remorse, and how we wish to change our ways, improve ourselves and avoid sin.

Strengthening our faith and will-power will make us strong enough not to return to haram as well.

And Allah knows best

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Husband . Wife . Forgiveness . Health

If a wife leaves her sick husband after taking care of him for 13 years, and he dies a year later, would she face punishment in Islam or on the Day of Judgment? How can she seek forgiveness for her actions?

Bismihi ta'ala

If wife no longer wishes to be with husband, for whatever reason, she will not be punished, unless she has wronged him. If she no longer had the tolerance or patience to be with him, then she is not going to be held accountable for that. She probably did her best, and it could have been too overwhelming for her.

This is more a moral situation, rather than a shar'i situation.

And Allah knows best

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Sin . Repentance (Tawbah) . God (Allah) . Forgiveness

Is never repeating a sin again considered as repentance without asking Allah to forgive you?

No. We must ask and beg to Allah to forgive our sins. Without being humble to seek and beg to Allah for forgiveness, our sins will not be forgiven. Not asking Allah for forgiveness, means that the sinner is still arrogant even if he decides not committing the sin again, but as he has already committed the sin, he must seek and beg to Allah (SWT) for forgiveness.

Wassalam.

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Alcohol . Forgiveness . God (Allah) . Adultery

What is the right method to seek forgiveness from Allah after committing adultery while under the influence of alcohol? How can I rectify the situation and alleviate the inner torment caused by my guilt?

1. Deep feeling of sorrow and sadness whenever you remember committing that sin. Such sorrow and sadness can make the sinner weep when he is alone especially at night and beg from Allah to forgiveness.

2. Firm decision not to do it again under any circumstances.

3. Repeating Istighfaar ( ASTAGHFIRULLAH) or it's meaning in your own language as many times as you can, day and night, especially during night and during prostration (Sojood).

Wassalam.