Forgiveness for sins
Question
If we had committed any sin in the past and we are not sure if it was a sin, should we ask any Mufti or Aalim regarding that thing or just repent from all sins and move on in life believing Allah has forgiven us?
Answer
At times it is important to know the nature of the sin. Sometimes the sin relates to people and their rights. If it is related to people or their rights then their rights should be fulfilled for the sin to be forgiven. Similarly, it may relate to the rights of Allah Ta`ala. In that case whatever is required to compensate for it has to be done for the sin to be forgiven.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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