Aqaaid

Repenting from kufr and shirk

Q: If a Muslim did kufr and shirk i.e. sins which put him out of the fold of Islam, then how can he come back into the fold of Islam? Also if he has done numerous other types of major sins, then what is the procedure so that Allah Ta'ala will accept his repentance? Please explain in detail.

Beliefs of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa'ah

Q: Would you please answer the following queries?

  1. If someone believes all the aqidas of Ahle sunnath wal jamaah, but he firmly believes that Allah is on his thorn and the printed Qur'an is makhlooq (creation), then what is his condition of Imaan?
  2. If someone believes all the aqidas of Ahle sunnath wal jamah, but he does not believe tassawf/kashf/ilham etc. Then what is his condition of Imaan?

Disposing of a cassette

Q: I would like to know how does one dispose of a cassette properly that has Quraan and Naats on them? I have many and because new technology in cars doesn't allow to play cassettes any longer, what is the proper way to dispose of them bearing in mind any effects on environment.

Abdaals

Q: Kindly explain what are Abdaals. Also advise if there is any authenticity to the belief of 40 Abdaals being present at any time around the world.