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I am a married woman who committed adultery and I have also informed my husband about it. We have children together and I am seeking a solution for this difficult situation. Is it allowed for my husband to forgive me for the sake of our children?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismhi ta'ala

This is going to be a choice the husband makes. Of course, you must understand how difficult it would be for him to trust you again, or to forget the incident, and it might continue to be brought up, especially if you have an argument. 

He might even accuse the children of not being his, and so on. 

Therefore, if he forgives you, which is possible from a shar'i perspective, you must both navigate correct solutions to deal with the infidelity and how to avoid it in future, from both sides.

And Allah knows best
How can I seek forgiveness from unknown people I have harmed through theft?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

After tawbah, if you have access to somehow find them, and won't be harmed, return back items, or their equivalent in money. If not, pay its amount in sadaqah, on their behalf, and pray to Allah for forgiveness. 

And Allah knows best. 
Aside from regular prayer and reading the Quran during this holy month, what other actions can someone take to seek Allah's forgiveness for their sins?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

1. Serving your parents and making them more happy than usual days. If parents are not alive, then gifting them reward of good deeds like charity , reciting Quran, Majaalis, etc.

2, Treating your relatives in better way than usual and visiting them and gifting them nice gifts.

3. Well treating your family members at home and making them feel more happy than usual days before fasting.

4. Making poor people especially children happy through any good deed. That will make Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) more happy with you.

5. Helping every one who needs help as far as you can.

6. Gifting the reward of your good deeds to Ahlul Bayt (AS) especially to Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (AS) and Imam Al-Mahdi (AS).

7. Repeating Estighfaar and doing long Sojood (Prostration) as much as you can.

'Wassalam.
Is there a limited number of times that you can ask Allah for forgiveness for a sin that is hard to get rid of? How do you know if Allah has given up on you?
Zoheir Ali Esmail

Bismillah

Thank you for your question.

There is no limit to the number of times we ask forgiveness for something we are struggling with. Allah doesn't give up on us, but we sometimes give up on ourselves.

May you always be successful