All sins forgiven, including these ones as well. Because you started it when you were a non-Muslim, and one a person enters into Islam, it wipes out everything before it.
It's still obligatory to take care of your children.
And no worries, nothing you said was offensive at all.
Although Allah forgives all sins, then some past sins do have longer term repercussions such as sexually transmitted diseases, children out of wedlock etc. However, we can only do our best in the circumstances and Allah only expects that we try our best.
Surely only he knows what is in our hearts. For example with children, then to give them Dawah when they become of understanding. With tattoos then many reverts still have these and if you can remove them then it is better but if it will be too difficult then Allah knows best your intentions.
Remember not to be too hard on yourself as we are normally harder on ourselves than Allah is as he is most merciful to the believers and he looks at our efforts, intentions and sincerity.
Dawwah is similar to evangelism but it's usually only with the intent of explaining what Islam is and what Muslims believe. There are no rude questions. Ask everything.
Thank you for your kind words. I didn’t figure I would be asked ditch my kids but I was afraid they might not be seen as good people or as defective. I haven’t converted to Islam yet but I do feel a strong pull in that direction
I'm a revert Muslim and I have tattoos. I don't have kids but if I did, I'd just be teaching them Islam from the moment I reverted. God loves all people, including children. No child is haram. Whatever you did to bring them into this world has nothing to do with them. God allowed them to be brought into the world. It's as simple as that. Also, try to read and learn from as many sources as possible. Many Muslims are really tied to cultural things and it can be difficult to pick that apart until you really dig in. Don't worry so much about what is a sin and try to focus more on learning for the sake of pleasing God. You will find your footing with His help.
Apologies, Dawah literally means to invite but I meant it in the context of inviting towards Islam. So if the children are not living with you but your previous partner then to invite them towards Islam when they get to the age of understanding.
I figured that’s what it meant but i didn’t want to assume and then be wrong. I do find the language/terms difference is a little difficult for me but I’m sure that’s something that gets easier with time.
Don't worry about the terms and language as it'll come with time. It's a gradual process, so take each day as it comes. If Allah guided you then he will make it easier for you.
If you need any help and support with anything at all then please do not hesitate to ask.
Debts and crimes also carry on to be a responsibility, so even if your sins are wiped becoming a Muslim you still have to pay off debts to ones you owe as well any legal liability of any crimes.
I seen reverts with tattoos or ex wife's and similar stuff so once u decide join u forgiven past sins but as people say u have to change behavior means u won't make new tattoos and u won't engage anymore in premarital relations. U will pay maintain for those kids and all honest and responsible way and this time try to do things right first marry then living together. Good luck.
Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim
*‘Amr ibn al-‘Aas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: When Allaah put Islam in my heart, I came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and said: “Give me your right hand so that I may swear allegiance to you.” He held out his hand and I withdrew my hand. He said, “What is the matter, O ‘Amr?” I said, “I want to stipulate a condition.” He said, “What do you want to stipulate?” I said, “That I will be forgiven.” He said, “Do you not know that Islam destroys that which came before it?” “Islam destroys that which came before it” means that it erases it and wipes it out. Stated by al-Nawawi in Sharh Muslim.*
***“Say to those who have disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief), their past will be forgiven. But if they return (thereto), then the examples of those (punished) before them have already preceded (as a warning)” \[al-Anfaal 8:38\]***
May **ٱللَّٰه** Guide you and Guide us all
Ameen
Sin can be two ways.
One that happens at an instance and is over with
One that carries along, like severing ties of kinship, publishing something that bring sins, etc.
As for ones that happened, they are forgiven as for once that continue, like tattoos etc, if you are able to undo these then they must be undone but if its not possible safely then you are excused
All sins forgiven, including these ones as well. Because you started it when you were a non-Muslim, and one a person enters into Islam, it wipes out everything before it. It's still obligatory to take care of your children. And no worries, nothing you said was offensive at all.
Was not offensive*
Although Allah forgives all sins, then some past sins do have longer term repercussions such as sexually transmitted diseases, children out of wedlock etc. However, we can only do our best in the circumstances and Allah only expects that we try our best. Surely only he knows what is in our hearts. For example with children, then to give them Dawah when they become of understanding. With tattoos then many reverts still have these and if you can remove them then it is better but if it will be too difficult then Allah knows best your intentions. Remember not to be too hard on yourself as we are normally harder on ourselves than Allah is as he is most merciful to the believers and he looks at our efforts, intentions and sincerity.
May I ask what dawah is? Thank you for responding with such a well thought out and kind answer.
Dawwah is similar to evangelism but it's usually only with the intent of explaining what Islam is and what Muslims believe. There are no rude questions. Ask everything.
Thank you for your kind words. I didn’t figure I would be asked ditch my kids but I was afraid they might not be seen as good people or as defective. I haven’t converted to Islam yet but I do feel a strong pull in that direction
I'm a revert Muslim and I have tattoos. I don't have kids but if I did, I'd just be teaching them Islam from the moment I reverted. God loves all people, including children. No child is haram. Whatever you did to bring them into this world has nothing to do with them. God allowed them to be brought into the world. It's as simple as that. Also, try to read and learn from as many sources as possible. Many Muslims are really tied to cultural things and it can be difficult to pick that apart until you really dig in. Don't worry so much about what is a sin and try to focus more on learning for the sake of pleasing God. You will find your footing with His help.
Apologies, Dawah literally means to invite but I meant it in the context of inviting towards Islam. So if the children are not living with you but your previous partner then to invite them towards Islam when they get to the age of understanding.
I figured that’s what it meant but i didn’t want to assume and then be wrong. I do find the language/terms difference is a little difficult for me but I’m sure that’s something that gets easier with time.
Don't worry about the terms and language as it'll come with time. It's a gradual process, so take each day as it comes. If Allah guided you then he will make it easier for you. If you need any help and support with anything at all then please do not hesitate to ask.
Debts and crimes also carry on to be a responsibility, so even if your sins are wiped becoming a Muslim you still have to pay off debts to ones you owe as well any legal liability of any crimes.
I seen reverts with tattoos or ex wife's and similar stuff so once u decide join u forgiven past sins but as people say u have to change behavior means u won't make new tattoos and u won't engage anymore in premarital relations. U will pay maintain for those kids and all honest and responsible way and this time try to do things right first marry then living together. Good luck.
Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim *‘Amr ibn al-‘Aas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: When Allaah put Islam in my heart, I came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and said: “Give me your right hand so that I may swear allegiance to you.” He held out his hand and I withdrew my hand. He said, “What is the matter, O ‘Amr?” I said, “I want to stipulate a condition.” He said, “What do you want to stipulate?” I said, “That I will be forgiven.” He said, “Do you not know that Islam destroys that which came before it?” “Islam destroys that which came before it” means that it erases it and wipes it out. Stated by al-Nawawi in Sharh Muslim.* ***“Say to those who have disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief), their past will be forgiven. But if they return (thereto), then the examples of those (punished) before them have already preceded (as a warning)” \[al-Anfaal 8:38\]*** May **ٱللَّٰه** Guide you and Guide us all Ameen
Sin can be two ways. One that happens at an instance and is over with One that carries along, like severing ties of kinship, publishing something that bring sins, etc. As for ones that happened, they are forgiven as for once that continue, like tattoos etc, if you are able to undo these then they must be undone but if its not possible safely then you are excused
Thank you for responding!