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57 I was raised a Muslim, but I committed
a lot of sins carelessly and feel more

like an agnostic. What do I do?

ecoming an agnostic on account of one’s past mistakes,
Band with the thought that there was no place for them
in Islam, is not right. Islam allows an honourable return
for a believer anytime. There is always forgiveness in
Islam; a true seeker could return to the fold of belief
anytime. God loves those who repent.

58 I hate the idea of being restricted. Why

should I follow Islam that has so many
restrictions?

he teachings of Islam are not restrictions, but principles
Twhich are in line with the laws of nature. For example,
on the pretext of availing one’s freedom if someone
becomes a drug addict, then one would not be able to
continue such unhealthy behaviour because one’s health
would not be able to withstand its ill-effects. In other
words, even if one theoretically does not agree to follow
restrictions, what would prevail practically would be the
law of nature. In reality, therefore, we do not have any
other option apart from adopting a realistic approach in
life. Islam teaches this realism, which is not a matter of
restriction but a matter of choosing a workable option
in life.

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