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Fatwa ID: 07940<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by: Maulana Abdurrahman Mohammad<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I wanted to ask a personal question. Basically, I grew up in a mixed background, my mum\u2019s side is Christian and my father\u2019s side is Muslim. I took my Shahadah during COVID. Once I started learning about the religion via the Internet, I started to become judgemental and bashed my father many times in regard to what he was following and what he was taught in Islamic school when he was a young person himself. This led me and my father to argue many times in the past and when my father started getting angry multiple times he uttered statements of Kufr. This was about 2 to 3 years ago. Moving fast forward to now, I don\u2019t live with my father currently, but I speak on the phone with him a lot and I hear him speak positively and mention Dhikr, and I don\u2019t argue with him anymore about religion long time ago. But I am scared about the validity of him being a Muslim. I really want to assume that he is but at the same time, I don’t know if he even realized about the consequences of uttering statements of Kufr in the past. I keep crying these days and praying that he is Muslim. Please advise me. May Allah bless you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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May Allah bless you for your deep concern for your father\u2019s Iman and your efforts to guide him back to the beauty and truth of Islam. Your concern reflects a profound love for your father and a deep devotion to Allah. While this situation is deeply emotional and spiritually challenging, with patience, wisdom, prayer, and consistent du\u0101, you can make a significant impact in bringing your father closer to Allah.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What to Do After Uttering Statements of Kufr<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Iman, as defined by scholars, is the affirmation with the heart that Allah is One and affirming the Prophet Muhammad (SWS) and everything he conveyed from Allah. Apostasy is a serious matter that typically involves openly expressing statements of disbelief or rejecting a core tenet of Islam.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe apostate is linguistically the one who returns absolutely and legally (the one who returns from the religion of Islam and its pillar is to utter the statement of disbelief on the tongue after belief) and it [Iman] is the belief in Muhammad (SWS) in all that he brought from Allah Almighty of what is known to have necessarily.\u201d<\/span>[1]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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If your father uttered statements of Kufr in the past, he must reaffirm his Shahadah and renounce what he had said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cHis [conversion to] Islam is to pronounce the Shahada and disavow all religions except Islam\u201d<\/span>[2]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Strengthening Bonds Through Wisdom and Kindness<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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The first step in bringing your father closer to Allah is strengthening your relationship with him. Allah commands us in the Quran to call others to Islam with wisdom and good advice:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cInvite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good advice and dispute with them in ways that are best.\u201d<\/span>[3]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Perhaps past arguments and confrontations may have created tension between you and your father. Try to rebuild your relationship with him by focusing on kindness, respect, and love in your conversations. Avoid sensitive topics and work on strengthening your bond with him. This will help your father feel more comfortable opening up and sharing his spiritual challenges with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Helping Your Father Reintegrate into the Muslim Community<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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A key step in reconnecting your father with Islam is to help him join a supportive Muslim community. Encourage your father to visit the Masjid and attend Islamic events. You can invite him to family dinners or Masjid gatherings. Encourage him to spend time with other Muslims to help him feel accepted and supported.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gradual Da\u2019wah and Building Iman Step by Step<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Try your best to give Da\u2019wah to your father and build his Iman. Remember that this is a gradual and delicate process. Read the Seerah and reflect on how the Prophet Muhammad (SWS) nurtured the faith of his companions by first strengthening their Iman. Begin with the basics and gently introduce him to other aspects of the religion. Avoid overwhelming him with rulings and obligations. Try to instill the love of Allah and the Prophet (SWS) and encourage him to focus on Allah\u2019s mercy and kindness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make Abundant Du\u2019a and Have Hope<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Never give up hope and keep on praying and making du\u0101. Pray consistently for your father\u2019s guidance and ask Allah to soften his heart, increase his Iman, and protect him from misguidance. Have hope in Allah\u2019s mercy and keep on trying. Your father\u2019s engagement in Dhikr is a promising sign and a testament to the power of your sincere du\u2019\u0101 and dedication to guiding him towards the right path.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Only Allah knows best<\/span><\/p>\n

Written by Maulana Abdurrahman Mohammad<\/span><\/p>\n

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

Darul Ifta Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n

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References:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Radd Al-Muht\u0101r, vol. 4, pg. 221, Darul Fikr Beirut)<\/span><\/p>\n

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