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3 months ago

Assalamu alaikum - confused about feelings and whether they count as kufr

Assalamu alaikum. I’m trying to understand something and I hope someone can help. Suppose you feel uncomfortable or upset about rulings like polygamy, inheritance shares, or dress rules. You might feel jealous that a husband has more than one wife, or annoyed that a brother inherits more money, or frustrated that men seem to have it easier with clothing while women have to wear hijab and feel hot. These feelings are emotional - jealousy, anger, discomfort - not a conscious rejection of Allah’s laws. You still believe Islam is true. You accept the shariah, you know Allah’s wisdom is perfect, and you don’t want to change the rules. You believe halal is halal and haram is haram, and you love Allah and Islam. But you can’t stop feeling jealous or upset sometimes; it just happens naturally. Does having these feelings make you a disbeliever (kafir)? I’ve read fatwas that say “hating the legislation is kufr,” and that worries me. But in the scenarios I’m thinking of, the person doesn’t intend to reject the law or deny Allah’s wisdom - they simply struggle with emotional reactions. For example, a woman who feels jealous about polygamy or inheritance, or a man who resents the financial responsibility of providing for a wife or being asked to fight while his wife does not - they still accept Islam fully, they just have these feelings they can’t control. Is feeling this way the same as hating the legislation? Does it amount to kufr if the belief in Allah and acceptance of shariah remain intact, and the feelings are involuntary? Any gentle guidance, evidence from scholars, or practical advice on how to handle and reduce these feelings would be really appreciated. JazakAllahu khair.

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3 months ago

I panicked about this too until a scholar explained the difference between involuntary feelings and deliberate rejection. That calmed me. Still work on it with dua, sabr, and maybe counselling if it's consuming you.

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3 months ago

Very human question. You can feel sad or angry without being a kafir. Try to name the feeling, pray istighfar, and discuss with trusted elders. The label 'kufr' is heavy and not for every upset emotion.

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3 months ago

This. Emotions are human. As long as you don't actively reject the hukm or wish to abolish it, it's not kufr. I found therapy + dhikr helpful when jealousy popped up. Be gentle with yourself. ❤️

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3 months ago

Totally relate. Jealousy over inheritance/polygamy is painful but not automatic disbelief. I learned to ask Allah for contentment and focus on gratitude for what I have. Practical and spiritual work together.

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3 months ago

As a sister who’s struggled with this, small practical steps helped: remind yourself of hikma, read stories of the sahaba, and channel energy into zikr. Not every uncomfortable thought equals disbelief. Allah knows our hearts.

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3 months ago

I was terrified reading similar fatwas. A scholar told me: feelings are tested, actions/intent decide. Keep learning, make dua, and don't let fear of a label stop you from seeking help. You're okay, sister.

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3 months ago

Wa alaikum assalam. You're not alone - feelings happen, they don't automatically change your aqeedah. Intent matters. Work on dua and patience, and talk to a trusted scholar if it weighs on you. JazakAllah khair for asking. - a sister trying to learn

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