Doing Haram and seeking forgiveness in Islam

Doing Haram and seeking forgiveness in Islam

Doing Haram, seeking forgiveness

"Say: O Ibadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" (Quran 39:53)

Whether it's watching porn, lying, backbiting or other vices, our sins accumulate daily.

We may try to hold our tongues, lower our gaze, not disrespect our parents or avoid a myriad of sins God has ordered us to avoid, but as humans we are weak, and we can and do make mistakes.

But while God is just and holds us responsible for our actions, the doors to His forgiveness are always open; doing Haram and seeking forgiveness in Islam is always there. No matter how awful our sin, Allah is always ready to hear and accept our repentance, provided it is sincere and results in change for the better, so never stop making dua for forgiveness.

In the Quran, God repeatedly reminds us that He is the Forgiving and the Merciful.

Read Quranic verses from sura Al-Furqan (Quran 25: 63-73) for a better understanding of these issue. Here is a translation of some Quranic verses and its commentary (Quran 25: 68- 70):

"Who invoke no other deity along with Allah, nor take any life which Allah has forbidden save justly; who do not commit unlawful sexual intercourse and whoso does that shall meet its penalty;

His torment shall be doubled for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide in it in ignominy

Unless he repents and reaffirm his believes and does righteous works.(1) For such, Allah will change their evil deeds to good deeds.(2) Allah is Ever Forgiving, Most Compassionate."

(1).  This is good news for those whose life has been stained with various kinds of sin in the past but who later repent and firmly decide to amend their behavior.  The present verse amounts to a proclamation of general amnesty, which for millions of sinners provided a ray of hope and prompted them to reform themselves.

The extent to which this provision of repentance saved the Arabs who were otherwise given to many a vice is evident from a number of incidents during the life of the Prophet (Peace be upon him).  Let us consider the following example, narrated by Tabari on the authority of Abu Hurayrah who said: "One night when I returned from the Prophet's Mosque after offering Isha Prayers, I saw a woman standing outside my door. I said 'Peace be on you' and went into my room, closed the door, and began to offer nafl (supererogatory) Prayers.  After some time, she knocked at the door. I opened the door and asked her what she wanted.  'I have come to ask you a question. I committed adultery and became pregnant.  Then a baby was born and I killed him. Now I have come to ask you if there is any chance that my sin be forgiven?'  I said: 'Absolutely not'.  At this she went away grief-stricken, exclaiming: 'Alas, this piece of beauty was created for the Hell-fire.'

"The next day, after the Fajr prayers, I narrated the whole incident to the Prophet (peace be on him).  He said: 'How wrong an answer you gave, O Abu Hurayrah!  Have you not read those verses in the Quran: "Those who invoke no other deity along with Allah nor take the life which Allah has forbidden – save justly; who do not commit unlawful sexual intercourse – and whoso does that shall meet its penalty, his torment shall be doubled for him on the Day of Resurrection and he shall abide in it in ignominy – unless he who repents and believes and does righteous works.  For such Allah will change their evil deeds to good deeds.  Allah is Ever Forgiving, Most Compassionate.  Whosoever repents and does good, he returns to Allah in the manner he should" (Al-Furqan 25:68-70).  Upon hearing this answer from the Prophet (Peace be on him), I went out and searched for the woman.  I met her after Isha Prayers and told her what the Prophet (peace be on him) had said.  She prostrated herself and said, 'Thanks be to God, Who has opened the door of forgiveness for me.' Then she repented and freed a female slave and also the son of that slave." (See Tabari, 'Tafsir', comments on Surah al-Furqan 25:68-70 Ed.)

(2).  Doing Haram and seeking forgiveness in Islam, this has two meanings.  One, that when a person repents and gives up his evil actions and begins to perform vitreous deed, in this new phase of life, of Faith and righteous conduct, his good deeds will replace the evil deeds of his past. Second, that as a result of his repentance, not only are the evil deeds which he committed during this period of disbelief and sinful living forgiven, but each person will be awarded for having given up a life of disbelief and transgression and for replacing it with obedience and Faith.  Moreover, for as many times as such people feel ashamed of their past evil deeds, they will be rewarded that same number of times for having asked for forgiveness from God.  Feeling ashamed of one's sins and asking for forgiveness is, in itself, a good deed.  In this manner, all of one's evil deeds will eventually be replaced by good deeds and one will not only be saved from punishment, but will also be amply rewarded.

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Zoha,i can understand ur situation ..my suggestion is 1st of All u listen the meaning of the holy Quran ..then additionally start praying from now onwards.prayer can change u completely.additionally u can listen to lecture of scholar like nauman Ali ,mufti menk...inshallah u will be in right track and Allah knows the best .

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India

Yes sister you do tawbah in which repent article written above you should avoid non Muslims friends if not avoid but keep distance and try to pray and read QURAN with translation .Try to stay on home and spent time with family and go to mosque and meet with practicing islamic sisters and ask questions about islam and watch islamic programmes on TV and after pray stay on mat and try to talk with ALLAH ASO remind me in prays thanks best of luck

Yes sister you do tawbah in which repent article written above you should avoid non Muslims friends if not avoid but keep distance and try to pray and read QURAN with translation .Try to stay on home and spent time with family and go to mosque and meet with practicing islamic sisters and ask questions about islam and watch islamic programmes on TV and after pray stay on mat and try to talk with ALLAH ASO remind me in prays thanks best of luck

Assalam alaikum
Zoha if a robber wants to commit robbery he will not go to a poor mans house . The robber will like to steal do is robbery in a rich mans house because he knows there is alot more there . Shaitaan (devil) he works the same way he never tries to corrupt a person that has no imaan . He always makes a person with imaan (belife in ALLAH ) do bad stuffs . This is a hadith i read. As far as you thinking about if you have hope . I can guarentee that you do . Remember if we commit sins for many years Allah will test us but during those test you have to be firm feet meaning hold on to the rope of ALLAH . And trust me ALLAH is forgiving .I to grow up in western culture and did everything that made me fit in from drinking to clubs to everything that are big sins but i repent everyday and hold to the rope of ALLAH now. In the beggening i thought i was doomed ALLAH will never forgive me but our ALLAH is the most forgiving and mercyfull just put your trust in ALLAH and his Prophet (pbuh) and remember ALLAH Will test you dont fail the test he wants to c are u really ashamed or is this just a phase even if you fail the test repent again he will forgive ALLAH loves a person who repents . If you do 1000 good things and do 1 bad thing people in the world will forget the good and remember that 1 bad thing u did. But ALLAH says if you do 1000 bad things but do only 1 good i will forgive the bad . The rest is upto Allah the all forgiving the most mercyfull.

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New york

I recently started watching a show which was not appropriate for my age at all. It included sexual content and bad language and other horrible sins. I've also been reading stories that include of things like that. I sadly enjoyed it because the show kept me entertained and it was a funny show (I enjoyed it because of the plot and story-line and how well it was written).
But today my mom caught me doing these sins and this time i don't think she will forgive me. I've done these acts before and seems i could not stop but now that my mom seems so upset and angry about this I'm turning to Allah for some forgiveness from him and some help to get me out of this situation. But i don't Allah will want to help me after what i did. I know i did something wrong and i want to stop. I also need to prove to my mom im not a bad person. I hate to see her so upset with me. I know i should do something but i don't know where to begin. Please help me I'm 14 and too young to make mistakes this bad. I am a terrible human. Please help me to become a better person. I don't want to hurt her again...

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U.A.E

If u wanted to see miracle then listen to the meaning of Quran and perform Namaz by your heart and pray to God that to forgive ur sins .u will definitely get a rope towards a good way from God .

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India

Yes she will forgive you! She is your mother and she is now upset because she was not expecting that from you. First make a promise that you will not do it again and belive that Allah will forgive because he is most forgiving. Allah forgave Weshi who killed the uncle of Holy Prophet(PBUH).Your sins are nothing compared to killing a person. Just dont do that sin again. Talk to your mother and convince her that you will not do it again and you are very guilty and you cant see her upset. A Mother's heart is very soft she will forgive you. Just dont do that sin again. Both Allah and your mother will forgive you.
One thing to remember never ever hurt your mother. She dont deserve it. She loves you without limits. Always try to please her and be a Good obidient child.

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Lahore

I committed a sin and as a result I've been struck with a disease from that act and I'll have to carry it for the rest of my life. Will Allah cleanse me of my sins even though I don't think I deserve it.

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Nigeria

If u have any problem and u want a miracle to happen then definitely attach your heart toward the almighty ALLAH and u can do this by performing Namaz by your heart,understa ding the meaning of Quran .u do this for atleast 2 week and next u will realise it automatically and will be able to see the rope toward right path ..toward Allah .

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India

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