Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

We begin by thanking Allah the Almighty for granting us the opportunity to gather for this fatwa session. We sincerely thank all of you who have sent in your thoughtful questions on matters of Fiqh. Your eagerness to seek knowledge and clarity in your religious practice is a true sign of faith and devotion.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our respected guest scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, for taking the time to answer these questions with wisdom and guidance. May Allah reward him abundantly for sharing his knowledge with us.

Below, you will find the answers to your submitted questions. We pray that these responses bring clarity, increase your understanding of the religion, and help you implement Islamic rulings in your daily life.

Question 1:

There is a woman who got a proposal from a Man who is married and have kids so she asked him to divorce his first wife, then she will marry him the man also said he will leave everything to get married to her Is she sinful to ask him to divorce his wife.

Answer 1:

Making divorce a precondition for your marriage is entirely sinful.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned against it as he said, “It is not permissible for a woman to ask for her (Muslim) sister’s divorce so she can take her place; she will only have what has been decreed for her.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

(“Sister” here means another Muslim woman.)

Why is it wrong?

Because:

• It interferes with an existing marriage and can harm a family.
• It contradicts the spirit of sisterhood and fairness.
• It seeks to gain pleasure through another woman’s loss.

If, however, there are genuine marital problems, such as abuse, neglect, or infidelity, one may advise or express concern respectfully.

The decision remains entirely with the husband, and it is essential to remember that no ultimatums are given. This respect for the husband’s decision is a key aspect of Islamic marriage.

To conclude, remember, you may either accept being a second wife (where lawful and just) or decline the proposal. However, you may not demand the first wife’s divorce as the price of marriage. This is not just a personal opinion, but a ruling upheld by classical and contemporary scholars across the major schools of thought in Islam.

Question 2:

 Can a woman travel without a mahram in the hanafi madhab, especially when her safety is reasonably assured because of the modern world’s transportation methods such as cars and planes, etc.

*Would like to know what Hanafi scholars say about this, including how modern transportation affects their view.

Answer 2:

The brief answer is that a woman may travel, if she needs to. 

However, she can travel without a mahram, but only when the journey is deemed safe. This permissibility, rooted in prophetic texts and upheld by contemporary scholars, is a testament to the empowerment and independence that Islam offers to women. The classical cautions were primarily concerned with perilous travel conditions. However, many contemporary scholars allow women to travel without a mahram if the safety of the journey is reasonably assured.

The permissibility of women traveling without a mahram is firmly rooted in prophetic texts, providing a strong religious basis for this practice.

• The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade a woman from traveling a “day and night” without a mahram—guidance tied to protecting women from the risks of the road. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
• He also foretold a time when a woman would travel from Al-Hirah to the Ka`bah “fearing none but Allah,” highlighting safety as the underlying aim. (Bukhari).

How scholars apply this today

• Most eminent modern scholars permit women to travel without a mahram when the route, carrier, and destination are safe and free from harassment.
• Classical schools also had flexibility: Maliki and Shafi`i jurists allowed Hajj with trustworthy company when travel was secure. Ibn Taymiyyah also preferred this view.

Practical guidelines

• Prefer reputable carriers and well-traveled routes; document lodging and transfers.
• Travel with a trusted company when possible; avoid isolated settings.
• Follow local laws and community norms; keep emergency contacts handy.

In conclusion, it is important to point out: Islam’s aim is welfare and security, not restriction. If a journey is reasonably safe and organized, traveling without a mahram is permissible according to many contemporary authorities. However, if the journey poses a risk, it should be avoided. This reassures the audience of the article’s central message.

 Question 3:

 Please, help me answer my question and tell me what I should do. I am a 10th-grade student, I am 15 years old, and I wear the hijab. In our country, Kazakhstan, by law it is not allowed to wear the hijab at school. But in my religion, I am not allowed to take it off. I have a very strong desire to wear the hijab and I want to keep wearing it, and I already tried to talk with the school principal, with my parents, and with the vice-principal. But everyone is against me. My parents are not religious, and they cannot stand up for me. And if I do not remove my hijab, then my parents may be fined or even lose their jobs. This could cause many problems. What should I do in this situation, if I am the only religious one in my circle and I want to wear the hijab? Should I wear it or take it off at school, and then wear it again when I go somewhere else?

Answer 3:

Your intention to wear hijab for Allah is truly beautiful. Your heart, your effort, and the pressure you are under—family concerns, school regulations, and real financial risks-are all seen and understood by Allah. It’s a challenging journey, but remember, you’re not alone.

Remember, hijab is an obligation, but our faith also acknowledges hardship. If keeping your hijab at school could seriously harm your parents (fines, job risk), many reliable scholars allow a temporary concession: remove it only where you’re forced, and keep your intention to return to full observance when you can.

A practical path

• Wear hijab everywhere it’s safe and allowed.
• At school (if required), dress modestly: loose clothing, long sleeves, longer tops.
• Keep your heart attached to the hijab: “Ya Allah, when You make it possible, I’ll wear it fully.”
• Stay respectful with your parents and calm in your advocacy—good character is powerful Da`wah.

• Pray on time, make Du`a’, read a miniature Quran daily.
• Seek advice from a trusted local scholar or counselor who understands your situation.
• Look for future options (different school, policy changes, student support).

Remember, Allah doesn’t burden a soul beyond its capacity. He knows your sincerity and your limits. This season won’t last forever—be patient, be wise, and keep your hope alive. Allah will open a door, insha’Allah.

Question 4:

 Please, tell me how can a girl interact with non mahram in mixed university and mixed transportation? Can you tell me the rules of talking, listening, seeing in mixed university and can you tell me the rules of talking, listening, walking, seeing, touching mixed transportation? When studying in a mixed university and travelling in a mixed transportation will be zina? Please do not refer to other fatwa because I didn’t find the answer in other fatwas.

Please reply in this month please. It’s really necessary.

Answer  4:

Islam doesn’t demand isolation from the world—it offers gentle boundaries that protect your dignity and heart. The goal is not just interaction, but intentional, respectful interaction that inspires and motivates us.

Speak only when there’s a genuine need—such as studying, working, traveling, or handling daily logistics. Keep it courteous, brief, and focused. Avoid flirtation, private jokes, or emotionally charged conversations that blur lines.

Look as needed for communication and safety, then naturally look away. This isn’t rudeness—it’s protecting your heart (Qur’an 24:30-31). Your eyes are a gateway; treat them with care.

Carry yourself with dignity.

Maintain modest posture and comfortable personal space. Choose open, visible places over secluded settings (avoid Khalwah). Your presence should reflect both confidence and restraint.

Keep an appropriate distance.

Avoid handshakes, hugs, and casual touch with non-mahrams. If physical contact is necessary—such as during medical care—keep it strictly professional. Accidental bumps in crowds? Withdraw kindly and move on.

Being in mixed spaces for legitimate reasons—such as work, school, or travel—is not inherently sinful. We’re simply guarding the pathways that could lead to harm: unguarded speech, lingering gazes, and physical boundaries crossed.

• Dress and behave modestly
• Keep conversations necessary and respectful
• Meet in open areas; bring trusted companions when helpful
• Begin your day with quiet Dhikr; end with gratitude

Yes to engaging the world with professionalism and kindness, within respectful limits.

No to flirtation, seclusion, and unnecessary physical contact.

You can be fully present in the world while honoring the boundaries Allah set for your protection. These aren’t restrictions—they’re gifts of dignity. May Allah grant you wisdom to navigate every interaction with grace, protecting both your faith and your heart.

Question 5:

If there’s Shirk in my textbook and I read it without disbelieving it then will I be a disbeliever or sinner?

If there’s Shirk in my textbook and I read it without disbelieving it then will I be a disbeliever or sinner?

Answer 5:

The very fact that you’re worried about this shows something beautiful: your heart is alive with Iman and cares deeply about protecting it.

What Your Heart Needs to Know

Yes, shirk is the gravest sin (Qur’an 4:48)—but here’s the key: disbelief comes from accepting shirk, not from reading about it.

When you engage in the study of false beliefs for understanding, comparison, or refutation, your faith remains completely secure as long as your heart stays firm on Tawhid (the oneness of Allah).

Doctors study diseases without becoming sick. Pharmacists handle poison without being poisoned. In the same way, you can study errors without adopting them.

Your mind can encounter these ideas while your heart remains safely anchored in truth.

How to Study with Confidence

Set your intention clearly: “I’m learning to recognize falsehood and strengthen my understanding of truth.”

Reject quietly in your heart: When you encounter a statement of Shirk, disown it internally and say: “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim” (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan).

Know your limits: If certain content genuinely unsettles your faith, pause and reflect. Review the foundations of Tawhid and seek clarification from a knowledgeable and trusted teacher.

Keep your spiritual anchors strong: Maintain your prayers, make regular dhikr, and periodically review the basics of Islamic belief to stay rooted.

The Beautiful Truth

Exposure is not Kufr—acceptance is. Your caution, your concern, and your sincerity are themselves protections that Allah has placed around your heart, providing you with a sense of comfort and spiritual security.

The scholars who wrote the most comprehensive refutations of Shirk had to study it thoroughly. You are seeking knowledge with the right intention, following in that noble tradition.

May Allah keep your heart firm upon Tawhid, protect you from doubt, and increase you in precise, beneficial knowledge that draws you ever closer to Him.

Trust this: your awareness and care are signs that your faith is not only intact but also growing and strengthening.

 Question 6:

There are hadith mentioning that the prophet SAW said that there is no good in women’s congregation. (Musnad ahmed, tabrani, majmauz zawaid).

 according to Abi shayba 4994, Ali RA said that a woman can never be imam. Nafi apparently said that he did not know anything of permitting an all female congregation.

 Are all of these authentic? If not, please could you explain the weaknesses in every chain with references? Do the chains strengthen each other?

 Are the hadith about um waraqa leading women in prayer all weak because of abdul rahman b khalad (unknown), layla b malik (unknown), and walid b muslim (said to make mistakes)?

 What about all the narrations about the sahaba including ibn omar permitting women’s congregation?

 Can the congregation recite adhan/iqama/quran loudly if non mahrams can hear?

Answer 6:

Can Women Pray in Congregation Together?

Yes—absolutely yes. Women can pray together, and this practice has deep roots in Islamic tradition.

The Confusion Cleared

You may have heard reports suggesting there’s “no good” in women praying together. These narrations are weak and unreliable—they’re not strong enough to prohibit what our broader tradition supports.

The stronger evidence, along with the practice of the early Muslim community, affirms that women may gather for prayer, especially in women-only settings.

Precedents of Our Mothers in Faith

Sayyidah `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) is reported to have led women in prayer. This beautiful example shows that women praying together under female leadership is part of our authentic Islamic heritage—not an innovation, but a continuation.

What the Scholars Say

Women leading women: Permissible across all major schools of thought. Some consider it less rewarded than individual prayer, while others actively encourage it in private or women-only spaces.

Women leading mixed groups or men: Not permitted in mainstream Sunni jurisprudence.

Praying at home vs. the mosque: While praying at home carries great reward, women are also welcome in mosques and may pray together in designated women-only areas.

The Practical Details

Call to prayer: For women-only groups, many scholars allow a quiet Iqamah (and some permit a quiet Adhan) kept within the private gathering.

Reciting aloud: The female imam may recite audibly during prayers that call for it—Fajr, Maghrib, and `Isha—just as a male imam would for men.

How to Pray Together

• The imam stands in the middle of the front row, level with the others (not ahead)
• Form straight, orderly rows
• Maintain calm focus, modesty, and dignity
• If in a mosque, follow local guidelines respectfully

The Beautiful Truth

Islam deeply honors women’s worship—both individually and collectively. Weak narrations don’t erase the more substantial evidence or the blessed example of our early community.

You can gather with your sisters in faith, support one another’s worship, and strengthen your connection to Allah together. There is light and mercy in these gatherings.

May Allah accept your prayers—whether you stand alone or shoulder-to-shoulder with believing women—and may He fill your congregations with tranquility, unity, and His pleasure.

Your prayer matters. Your gatherings are blessed. Pray with confidence.

 Question 7:

 Me and my wife were on vacation and had an extreme fight on Thursday. We fought till 5 am through voice call and text messages and I said her talaq one time in anger. I could not control myself, because of her bad words and insults etc., and I did that at a moment of intense anger. The next day, Friday, we both become normal and were in state of mind. We went outside with our kid, enjoyed, and took pictures together. Now on returning back, my wife is saying talaq is done and is valid. Please confirm if talaq is valid and/or effective?

Answer 7:

On this, you may refer to the answer published earlier

Question 8:

 First of all, thank you. As you said, I repented immediately and testified with the words -i Shahada, Alhamdülillah, but I still feel very ashamed of myself. I’m afraid I won’t be forgiven. I have. 6 questions I want to ask. 1. Question: For the fatwa, I had to write down my sins to many scholars and in places where people could see them, and people saw them. There is a hadith about the Prophet’s sins, and this embarrasses me greatly. 2. Question: I have a lot of fasting and vows to make up for. How can I fix this? There are so many. 3. Question: The oaths, words, and major sins I have committed like (shirk)and frighten me. Yes, you said they are erased by repentance, and I repented, but I still feel fear inside. 4. Question: Because of my past, I am very afraid of dying as an unbeliever. What should I do? 5. Question: This question may seem a bit silly, but I need your guidance. Do you think someone like me deserves to get married? Do you think someone as bad as me should get married? I think it would be better if I didn’t, because I don’t want my children to have a father like me. But there is someone I love. Do you think someone like me should marry them, or should I give up? I don’t want to ruin their life, but I love them. What should I do? Should I stay single and wait to die? It seems silly to think about getting married when I’ve already made a mistake. It seems silly.

Answer  8:

 I commend you for your tawbah and renewed shahada. The concern you feel, the shame, the hope—these are all signs of a heart that’s truly alive.

Hold tightly to this truth: Allah is Al-Ghafur (The Most Forgiving) and Ar-Rahim (The Most Merciful). His mercy isn’t just available—it’s actively seeking you, bringing relief and comfort to your heart.

Should you share what you’ve done?

Keep your sins between you and Allah unless you genuinely need specific guidance. The Prophet (peace be upon him) praised those who conceal their mistakes and seek forgiveness privately.

Remember this always: you are defined by your return to Allah, not by what you left behind. Your past sins no longer hold you captive; you are free to embrace a hopeful future.

Moving Forward Gently

Making up missed fasts and vows:

Don’t overwhelm yourself. Make a simple, realistic plan—even one or two make-up fasts per month is beautiful progress. For unfulfilled vows, consult a knowledgeable scholar about expiation options.

Allah Himself promises: “Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity” (2:286). He knows your limits and honors your effort.

After serious sins:

That fear in your chest? It’s faith speaking. Sincere repentance doesn’t just reduce your sins—it erases them, as if they never happened.

Allah says: “Do not despair of the mercy of Allah… He forgives all sins” (39:53). No exceptions. No limits.

When you fear the end:

Anchor each day in prayer, Dhikr, Qur’an, and heartfelt Du`a. Live your Shahadah through your daily choices and character, then trust the outcome entirely to the Most Merciful.

Hope and consistent action gradually quiet the anxiety.

You Deserve Love and a Future

Don’t let your past convince you that you’re unworthy of marriage or happiness. You are absolutely worthy of mercy, companionship, and a beautiful future. You are valued and deserving of love and joy.

When you’re ready, seek a pious spouse, be appropriately honest in a dignified way, and build your marriage on dua, patience, and trust in Allah’s plan.

The Simple Foundation

• Pray on time as much as you can
• Repent often—it’s beloved to Allah
• Guard your character in daily interactions
• Seek counsel when you’re unsure
• Let hope lead: Allah’s mercy towers over your entire past

A Prayer for Your Journey

Allahumma ighfir li, warhamni, wa thabbit qalbi ‘ala dinik, wa’ftah li abwaba rahmatik.

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep my heart firm on Your religion, and open for me the doors of Your mercy.

May Allah accept your repentance completely, steady your heart with peace, erase what was and bless what will be, and fill every step of your path forward with light, mercy, and barakah.

You came home. And that’s what matters most.

Question 9:

I am still afraid of the oaths I made to Allah (such as declaring war on Allah, never returning to Islam, and many other oaths containing shirk and blasphemy) still frightens me. Furthermore, I have committed many sins of shirk and blasphemy, and Satan’s whispers are overwhelming. I believe I will not be forgiven and that I will become an unbeliever. Can someone like me truly be forgiven? İf I truly repente Will Allah truly accept me among those who repent and are forgiven, and admit me into Paradise? Will I be forgiven? I am afraid of not being forgiven.

Answer  9:

The crushing weight you feel after saying something terrible—blasphemy, words bordering on shirk, things you can barely believe came from your mouth—is overwhelming. Shaytan whispers that you’ve crossed a line you can never come back from.

He’s lying.

Allah is Al-Ghafur (The Most Forgiving) and Ar-Rahim (The Most Merciful). He doesn’t just tolerate those who return—He loves to forgive them. His mercy is boundless, and His forgiveness knows no limits.

Listen to His own words: “Do not despair of the mercy of Allah… He forgives all sins” (39:53).

All sins. Even shirk. Even blasphemy. Even the words that haunt you right now—all of it is forgiven when met with sincere repentance before death.

What Repentance Actually Requires

It’s simpler than you think:

1. Regret what you said from your heart
2. Stop immediately—never repeat it
3. Resolve firmly not to return to it
4. Make amends if your words hurt others

That’s it. With these steps, no matter how heavy or horrible your words were, Allah accepts your tawbah.

The slate is wiped clean. Truly clean.

If you find yourself in a cycle of terror and guilt even after you’ve repented, recognize these feelings as ‘Waswasah’—whispers designed to keep you trapped in despair rather than walking in forgiveness. Understanding this concept can help you identify and combat these negative thoughts, fostering a sense of control and empowerment.

How to respond:

• Seek refuge: “A’udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim”
• Keep up steady ‘Dhikr’ (remembrance of Allah) and ‘Istighfar’ (seeking forgiveness). These practices not only keep you connected to Allah but also cleanse your heart and mind, promoting their regular practice for spiritual benefits. Make simple Du`as like: “Rabbana la tu’akhidhna in naseena aw akhta’na” (Our Lord, do not hold us accountable if we forget or make mistakes) [2:286]

Stay close to people who remind you of Allah’s mercy, not those who drown you in guilt. These could be family members, friends, or community leaders who embody forgiveness and understanding, promoting positive social connections. Don’t debate the whispers—redirect to remembrance of Allah.

Your Future Isn’t Ruined

Your slip does not define you. It’s your return that defines you. Those who repent, believe, and do good deeds have Paradise waiting for them. Your future is not ruined, it’s just beginning.

Your stumble doesn’t disqualify you. Your repentance qualifies you all over again.

A Prayer for Peace

Allahumma ighfir li, warhamni, wa thabbit qalbi ‘ala ta’atik, wa qini waswasa ash-shaytan.

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, keep my heart firm upon Your obedience, and protect me from satanic whispers.

May Allah completely erase what you said, calm the storm in your heart, shield you from despair, and let hope—not fear—be what leads you forward.

The door back to Him is always open. And you’ve already walked through it.

 Question 10:

A person who is antimulim has insulted the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and has said that palestine shouldnt exist, is it permissible in islam to shoot him to death . In front of his 2 female toddlers? Or should he be executed privately?

 Answer 10:

Your pain, noble and deep, is a testament to your living heart and unwavering faith. The Messenger of Allah, for every Muslim, is the most beloved after Allah Himself. Your ache is a reflection of this profound love.

But love must follow the Prophet’s way.

Islam does not permit taking the law into our own hands. Punishment—if any—is the work of recognized courts and due process, not private retaliation. This is justice, not weakness.

What scholars affirm

• No vigilantism: Private revenge is forbidden and harms society.
• Due process: Serious cases are handled by lawful authorities, with evidence and the right to a defense.
• Protect the innocent: Do nothing that traumatizes bystanders or families.
• Room for repentance: Our law pairs justice with mercy.

How to honor the Prophet (peace be upon him)

• Use lawful channels: Report through appropriate legal and community routes.
• Embody his character: He met insults with patience, dignity, and prayer for guidance.
• Educate wisely: Share his life and teachings; knowledge heals ignorance.
• Turn to Allah: Make Du`a for justice, guidance, and a calm, wise heart.

Your response is your witness.

Choosing patience over rage and lawful process over retaliation is not just a response; it’s a reflection of the Prophet’s Sunnah. It’s a powerful way to honor his character and promote justice. May Allah guide us to respond in this manner, make us true ambassadors of his character, guide those who speak in ignorance, and protect our communities from harm.

Question 11:

Islam is becoming tough to tougher to me day by day. Earlier when I knew only the basics life was so easier with me.

 But after knowing new rules life has become soooooo tought to me.
 I have heard istihala makes one kufr.
 Now the problem is whenever I say something or do something the thought come to my mind that is it a sin. If it is a sin and I am not believing it to be a sin then it would be isitihalal. And thus this thoughts are just killing me day by day.

 Suppose I scold my nepfhew for disturbing me. Talked to her with anger. And then the thought came to my mind if I had done a sin. And those thoughts became great to greater. And lastly in mind I told Allah ok I did sin.

 Thus almost every thing has become so hard for me. Whenever I wake up these thougts come to my mind if xyz is a sin or not.
 I feel like I am in a pressure cooker. I ask Allah to give me death.
 I can not bear this pressure of such thoughts and fear of istihalal.


 1. If someone does a sin and then thinks he did the correct thing by doing the sin (though he know it is sin.) :Like someone rebuked a person and then say by rebuking this he did correct thing does this also come under istihalal?


 My life is becoming so hard. Please help me. Sometimes I feel like go to a jungle and live alone. So I don’t need to talk to anyone. Because when I talk to others their different statments also make me sacred that are the doing istihalal. and thus I can’t continue conversation in a sane way. I am becoming a mad day by day.

 if someone say uff to their parents activity but in a low voice that they don’t hear then is it a sin also?

Answer 11:

Your worry shows a living heart. May Allah steady it and fill it with mercy.

As you grow in knowledge, it’s normal for new rulings to feel overwhelming. Keep your focus on the basics and build steadily—Allah looks at sincerity and effort, not perfection.

Istihlal vs. Sin (The Line You Haven’t Crossed)

• Istihlal (declaring the haram halal) happens only when someone knowingly and deliberately believes an explicit prohibition is permitted.
• Not istihlal: slipping into a sin while knowing it’s wrong, wondering if something is sinful, or briefly justifying a mistake while still recognizing it’s not right.
• If you slip: regret it, stop, resolve not to return. That’s faith at work.

Intrusive Thoughts (Waswasah)

Unwanted doubts are whispers to ignore—not to analyze.

Say: Aʿūdhu billahi min ash-shayṭan ir-rajim, redirect your attention, and keep moving. The fact that they bother you is a sign your iman is intact.

When You Snap at Family

Occasional frustration (even saying “uff”) is a human slip. Apologize, make istighfar, and move on. Work on gentleness if it repeats, but don’t label yourself a bad Muslim.

When It All Feels Too Much

Keep it simple:

• Pray the five daily prayers.
• Add a small daily dhikr.
• Practice good character.
• Learn more about Allah’s mercy than your fears.
• Seek support from a trusted scholar or counselor if anxiety persists. Choose steady, small steps over perfection.

Allah’s Promise

“Whoever is mindful of Allah—He will make a way out for them” (65:2).

“Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity” (2:286).

You care, you repent, you hope in His mercy—these are signs of genuine faith. Keep walking toward Him, one small step at a time.

Question 12:

I have some issues. Some severe inner thoughts troubled me a lot.
 Background of the thoughts:
 I was severly depressed and harmed by someones action severly. So I asked Allah to punish them. Later on I came to know if on forgives someone it can not be taken back. And if he takes it back it will be a sin. The moment I knew this fatwa it started to came in my mind like thousand times (i.e these talks were in mind) ‘ok Allah forgive ‘ and instantly I again said ‘no no I want You punish them’
 Most of the times these thoughts I could not control. But few times it happened that I could have control them but yet in mind I said. Like in mind I said if I do this I forgive them. These types of thought made me feel very exhausted.

 question 1: So does my this type of thinking mean I really forgave them and can’t ask Allah to punish them?

 question 2: even if one forget someone can he Ask Allah something like, if the did injustice then punish them?

 Background of another thought:
 This same thoughts kept my mind w=overwhelmed like hours and hours. Made me delayed in salat. Then a thought came to mind that I am thinking they did injustice to me but what if they didn’t and this though became large to larger that one sane person can’t even imagine. So then the conclusive thought came to mind that if I think they did injustice but in real they didn’t then it may be a kufr because believing halal as haram is kufr!!!!
 You can’t even imagine how much pain those thoughts gave me. And the I started to think hypothetical scenes. Then in a scene I thought that as If Allah him self is telling me if I don’t forgive them He won’t take us to jannah!!!! and this thought scred me. Somehow I pacified my mind and told in mind to Allah (in cool head) that if you don’t take us to jannah without forgiving them then I forgive them or else not. And later on I understood this is a very much problematic statment that I said in mind. Then I said sorry to Allah and told Him that whther I forgive them or not I believe you will take us to jannah. And whther I forgive them or not I am muslim.
 And then repeated shahada. I don’t know how many hours these thoughts killed from my life. My office job all was hampered.

 Even when I am writing this letter to you still these thoughts came to my mind. First I thought to disregard them but then thought that as a muslim how can I disregard these thoughts of jannat jahannam. And I really in kind of sane mind, repeted in my mind something like-> yes I forgive them if you really don’t take us jannah without forgiving them. AAnd then uttered that but I believe that you will take us to jannah so I am not forgiving them. And asking to You for their punishment as You think to be perfect.

 question 3: So does all these scenarios really mean forgiveness. ?? And even if it is can I ask Allah to punish them as per His divine knowledge?


 question 4: if such hypothetical scenario came in my thought that as if the scenario is a scene of deciding jannat jahannam in that case do we need to affirm as a muslim any thoughts? Or just can totally disregard them without any kind of ANY affirmation.

 I am so sorry that I wrote such a long letter. But I am really devastated with these thoughts.

Answer 12:

Do intrusive thoughts or quick justifications take me out of Islam?

No. You do not leave Islam because of anxiety, fleeting justifications, or intrusive thoughts. Disbelief (Kufr) only occurs when a person knowingly and deliberately believes that something Allah made haram is actually halal.

What actually nullifies faith

• Istihlal (declaring the haram halal) is when someone, with complete conviction, says an explicit prohibition is permitted.
• Not istihlal: momentary doubts, such as “Was that even a sin?” or emotional blurts, or intrusive worries you reject.

Sinning vs. Changing beliefs

If you slip into sin and think for a moment, “I was right,” yet you still accept it’s wrong in Islam, that’s a sin to repent from, not disbelief. Allah knows what’s in your heart. What matters is that your core beliefs remain intact.

Intrusive thoughts (Waswasah)

Troubling thoughts should be ignored, not analyzed. They do not harm your faith if you don’t accept them. When they arise, say:

Aʿūdhu billahi min ash-shayṭani r-rajim and move on.

Ordinary human reactions

Irritation, saying “ugh,” or speaking sharply in anger are human slips—possibly minor sins to apologize for—not disbelief.

Simple, steady practice

• Hold your five prayers, some dhikr, and good character.
• If you slip: regret, stop, resolve not to return—then keep going.
• Remember: “Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity.” (2:286) and “Do not despair of Allah’s mercy.” (39:53)

Do my conflicted thoughts about forgiving someone “count”?

No. Back-and-forth, unwanted thoughts don’t bind you in Islam. Only a calm, deliberate intention of the heart counts.

If your thoughts keep switching

“I forgive them—no, I want justice…” These are not binding. You haven’t lost your right to seek justice because intrusive thoughts bounced around.

If you truly forgave

If you clearly forgive from a settled heart, the higher path is to stop asking for punishment and leave the matter to Allah, or pray for the person’s guidance.

If you haven’t truly forgiven, you may still ask Allah for fair recompense.

Imagined scenarios don’t bind you.

Stress-born “Judgment Day scripts” in your mind are not real legal/ethical decisions. Only clear, intentional choices count.

How to respond, practically

• Break the loop: Aʿūdhu billahi min ash-shayṭani r-rajim.
• Then: Ḥasbiyallahu wa niʿma l-wakil (Allah is sufficient for me).
• Make a simple duʿaʾ: “O Allah, You know my heart. Grant what is most just and pleasing to You.”
• Choose one clear path when calm: “O Allah, I choose to (forgive/seek just recompense) and I leave the outcome to You.”
• Care for your wellbeing: steady prayer, dhikr, sleep, movement; seek faith-sensitive counsel if needed.

Key principle: Your sincerity and calm intention define your standing with Allah, not intrusive thoughts. Keep your basics, hold on to hope, and walk gently toward His mercy.