In moments of deep despair, a person may feel that all doors are closed and that there is no way back. However, God’s mercy remains wider than any sin and closer than any despair.

Dar Al-Ifta in Egypt emphasizes that anyone who has attempted self-harm should not lose hope. The door of repentance is always open through sincere return to God, seeking forgiveness, and performing righteous deeds, while maintaining good hope in God’s mercy.

This act is considered a major sin in Islamic teachings, but it does not mark the end of the journey. Rather, it is a call to return, reflect, and seek divine forgiveness with sincerity.

Scholars from Dar Al-Ifta and Al-Azhar’s Fatwa Center affirm that preserving life is one of the highest objectives of Islamic law. Life is not an escape from pain but a test filled with trials, ease, and hardship.

They explain that trials are part of life’s divine pattern, and a believer understands that difficulties may carry hidden wisdom and mercy. Patience combined with faith transforms hardship into spiritual growth and inner peace.

They also stress that despair is one of the most dangerous states a person can reach, and healing requires not only spiritual support but also psychological and medical help, as the soul needs care just as the body does.

Ultimately, the door of hope remains open at all times. No matter how dark the moment is, sincere repentance can always lead the heart back to light.

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