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Shirk
30 Questions
My name is Prasad which means an offering to god in Hindi in the context of Hinduism. I do like my name but, as a new convert to Islam, I am wondering if I have to necessarily change it?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Why is Shirk such a major sin against God that He will not forgive, despite His unlimited compassion and mercy, when for sins against other people we are asked by God to seek their forgiveness?
Abbas Di Palma
Is watching movies or playing games allowed in which some characters call themselves god or are referred to as god? Is it considered Shirk when you don't actually believe it and watch or play just for entertainment?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Is bending your back slightly towards someone else considered Shirk?
Zaid Alsalami
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