Question:
Salaam,
I have been through the most evil experience in this life. I dream of revenge to the man who took the innocence. How does Islam deal with this? Do I wait? I want to take justice in my own hands, but I do not know. Please help me. What prayers can I recite for peace in my heart and soul, I am dying. He is living a good life, almost like he is being rewarded. He got a free education and got an MBA, he is now engaged to be married. I do not understand how this life works. The suffering suffer, i know I am not the only girl this happened to, but I am the type to seek revenge myself, but I know I have to control myself. Please guide me.
Answer:
wa `alaykum salam,
If she was raped she shall be forgiven. According to Shari`ah the rapist’s punishment is death. If she was not raped, then she should ask Allah for forgiveness and any revenge on her part would be unacceptable.
Imam Senad Agic
Head Imam (IABNA)
The Islamic Association of Bosniaks in North America
American Islamic Center – Chicago
