Question

I did apostacy. I just uttered shahada and got married - knowing inside I am kafir or have done shirk. I was a .. hypocrite. 1. How can I repent or enter islam now for Allah? 2. is the marriage valid? As I have used islam for worldly gain (marry), so now do I have to leave this relationship as a part of repentence and establish tawheed? I am scared of that Hadith (meaning)- Actions are (judged) by niyyah (intention),'. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated- so I am scared now if I continue this relation I will get dunya only and no portion for me in akhirat for my islam.

Answer

May Allah guide you to the right path and accept your repentance!

Yes, if you repent and come back to religion with sincerity, you will be on the path of Islam and tawheed.
You may recite 'Shahada' again with correct intention in your heart and words on your tongue.

According to a Mufti (scholar), after reciting the correct 'Shahada', you should ask to perform the Islamic Nikah again, with witnesses.

Here is an article on repentance you may find useful:

Seeking Forgiveness (Tau'bah)
http://islameasy.org/Taubah_Benefits.php

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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