Doubts regarding Hurmat-e-Musaaharah

· 20 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If someone touched his mother with lust when he was 10-12 years old and he is not sure about his feelings what will he do now? How could he ask forgiveness from Allah Ta'ala? What is the procedure for his Tauba? Does he have to confess. He is really upset and all time he is thinking about it and is very disturbed and in deep depression. Please guide.

Answer

If he is not sure, he should not pay attention to the doubt.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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