Question I read your answer about my question, I am sorry to say it was not completely to my satisfaction, or the answer was presented in such a way that I was unable to grab it. Anyhow, I understand the logic behind the answer. But what other arguments you can provide? Please answer. Answer I […]
Archives for April 1998
What was Ayesha’s (ra) Age at the Time of Her Marriage to the Prophet (pbuh)?
Question What was Ayesha’s (ra) age at the time of her marriage? It is normally believed that she was nine years old at the time of her marriage with Mohammad (sws) was consummated. I do think it was according to the traditions of the Arab culture, as otherwise people would have objected to this marriage. […]
The Concept of Istikharah
Question What is the concept of Istikhara according to Qur’an and Sunnah. If someone sees something in the dream after doing Istikhara, how valid – reliable – is it? Should it be followed? Obviously we do Istikhara with the intent to see something in a dream that God SWT wants us to do (traditional concept). […]
Does Polygamy Degrade Womanhood?
Question Islam allows a man to have more than one wife, what is the significance of this? Do you think this degrades womanhood? I have wondered about this aspect of Islam but on asking various people.. I have never got a consistent reply. I was wondering if you could clear this for me. Answer It […]
The Status of Women in Islam
Question I would like to inquire about the status of women in Islam. Answer Before answering your question, I would ask you to consider two distinctly separate views regarding the humankind: According to one, all men (including women) are equal, and therefore a sound social system is one that is based on the principle of […]
Regarding Tortoise Eggs…
Question It is generally said now a days that in the market egg dealers sell tortoise/turtle eggs telling them as poultry eggs. Please elaborate whether these eggs are permissible for human consumption or are they forbidden. Thanks. Answer It should be clearly understood that there are many things that have not been considered as eatable […]
A Further Clarification of the Basis of Believing in the Prophethood of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
Question I am answering your question as to if there is a Qur’anic verse about the coming of Messiah. Yes, Qur’an tells us about the advent of a Prophet in the person of the Promised Messiah in the latter days in Surah Al-Jum`ah, Verse 04. I will explain it a bit later, first of all […]
Where was Adam (pbuh)?
Question It is stated in Qur’an that when Allah Ta`ala created Adam he was in Jannat1. Now Jannat is a different place than this planet earth (as in these days every place is known to man and there is no place which is like Jannat). Now after the incidence when Adam and Hawwa erred in […]
Ascribing to a Particular Juristic School
Question I myself do not necessarily hold to the teachings of any one particular school of juristic thought (as Hanafi, or Shafii or Maliki etc.) and was wondering if that is wrong? Should I affiliate myself with one Imam’s teachings in order to remain consistent? Answer No, it is not wrong if you do not […]
Practical Problems Relating to Ascertaining Whether a Person Offers Prayers or Not…
Question I have a follow up question I suppose. In this current society of almost a billion (masha Allah) Muslims I can understand how the requirements of Zaka’h and declaration of faith can be monitored. However, how is one supposed to know if all the believers are saying prayers five times a day? I know […]