Question I am doing a study of comparative religions and I would like to know if Islamic doctrine supports the following moral absolutes so that I can compare its teachings with other world religions: We are not to steal We are to be truthful We are to be chaste before marriage and faithful after marriage […]
Archives for October 1999
The Qur’an on the Second Advent of Jesus (pbuh)
Question In your reply to this topic you said ‘….. the Qur’an has not even mentioned anything to imply the second advent of Hadhrat Isa (pbuh) at all’. I did some research on this interesting topic and found the following verse in the Quran in reference to this. Sura 43 (Zukhruf), verse 61 says the […]
Halaal & Haraam Products
Question May God (SWT) reward you for all of your efforts with this web site. I recently proclaimed the shahadah1 and I am interested in finding out which products are considered Halaal or Haraam (for example, soaps). I am trying not to be to broad with my concern so please bear with me. If possible […]
Is Man Accountable for His Thoughts?
Question Thanks a lot for your nice site and insha’Allah you will be rewarded for your hard work by Allah sobhanaho wa ta’alaa. I have a lot of questions I want to ask you and I wasn’t ready to submit my questions until now. I guess that I really need answer for these questions so […]
Marriage With a Divorced Woman
Question I would like to have a question answered relating to the concept of adultery. I have a lady friend who is about to leave her husband. Is it a sin to get involved with her before her divorce is officiated? How does Qur’an view this? Your reply to this would be cordially appreciated. She […]
Why Did the Qur’an Allow the Food of the Christians, When They Do Not Adhere to the Mosaic Laws…
Question Thank you very much for answering my question and Jazakallah Khair. I have another question in this regard. We know that the Christians had given up the Shari`ah of Moses (the Old Testament) long before the revelation of the Qur’an . This means that at the time when Qur’an was revealed, Christians did not […]
A Question Regarding Performing Hajj
Question Here in Jeddah there are 2 questions regarding haj are raised. Pl give me the answers. If a person performs umra after ramzan hajj becomes necessary for him. If someone wants to perform hajj then he should not go for umra after ramzan. These two contradictory statements are very common here. Pl also tell […]
FDA Regulations Regarding Proper Slaughter
Question I appreciate your response to the question of Zabiha meat. One of things mentioned in regards to the meat in Christian countries might be a bit off. In terms of draining the blood: according to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States, blood has to be drained from the animal before it […]
The Namaaz-e-Janaazah (Ritual Prayer Before Burial) of the Prophet (pbuh)
Question I want to know that how the “Namaaz-e-Janaazah” of Hazarat Muhammad (SAWW) was offered. Also tell the exact place where it was offered. Answer Namaaz-e-Janaazah (the burial prayer) is actually a prayer and supplication for the forgiveness of the dead. It was for this reasons that it has been reported that at the time […]
Putting a Pet to Sleep
Question Is it Halaal to have a pet put to sleep, if it is seriously ill and is suffering? Answer A person is responsible for the well-being of the pets that he/she may have and shall be accountable for any negligence and carelessness in this connection. In case of a terminal illness of an animal, […]