Question Thanks for the prompt reply and the detailed article; I have understood the view of Islam on vegetarianism; After reading your detailed article i come to the conclusion that Islam has not addressed the aspect of cruelty at all, either avoidable or otherwise; probably it is assumed that man has a right to inflict […]
Archives for October 2000
Regarding the Ritual Bath
Question Is there any special procedure in bathing after menstruation and sexual defilement apart from the normal bathing? Answer Bathing after menstruation and sexual uncleanness is a part of the Abrahamic customs and traditions and was adhered to by the Arabs even before the advent of Islam. The Qur’an has referred to the bathing after […]
Marriage Ceremonies in Interfaith Marriages
Question At the end of high school, I met and fell in love with a Muslim friend of mine; however I am Christian. We are very committed to each other, despite our long-distance relationship between New York and Texas. We are both juniors in college, and are planning to get married a few years after […]
The Concept of Nisaab in Zaka’h
Question I have two questions regarding Zaka’h: I have searched your site for information about Nisaab of Zaka’h. But I didn’t find any. Can you please tell us about Nisaab of Zaka’h and how it is calculated? Currently, in my country, a charity organization is collecting money for helping Palestinians. Can Zaka’h be paid for […]
Why is God Testing Man, If He Already Knows the Result…
Question If ALLAH knows the future of every man then why is still ALLAH testing us? If ALLAH knows that one person shall go to hell then what purpose does his life serve? ALLAH knows everything. I await for your answer. Answer God is testing man, by giving him free will to choose between right […]
Was the Prophet (pbuh) a Warner for Arabia Only?
Question Was the Prophet (pbuh) sent as a warner only to the people of Mecca as verse 28: 46 seems to suggest? I have heard that he was sent as a “Mercy to the Worlds” but I cannot find this ayat. I hope you take the time to answer my question as soon as you […]
Destruction of the Tomb of Joseph (pbuh) in Palestine
Question A friend of mine has asked a question relating to the Isreali-Palestinian riots recently. He has stated that the tomb of prophet Yusuf (a.s.) was ransacked during the time. He says that this violation of a sacred grave was done by Palestinians. Here is his question with regard to this information: As a Muslim, […]
The Meaning & Significance of Kalimah Tayyibah
Question What is the meaning of Kalima? Why is the name of our Prophet attached to the name of Allah in the Kalima? Answer The Kalimah Tayyibah is, in fact, a declaration of one’s belief that Islam is the true religion. The two basic and distinctive features of Islam, which distinguish it from all other […]
What is a Deobandi?
Question Who is a Wahabi or a Deobandi? Answer For an introduction to the term “Wahabi”, please refer to one of my earlier responses to a related question, titled “About Wahabis…“. “Deobandi” is generally used as for a person, who has graduated from the institute “Daar al-Uloom” at Deoband1 or adheres to the Deobandi school […]
`Abd Al-Wahhaab Al-Naj’diy & Ashraf Ali Thhanaviy
Question Who were Abdul Wahab Najdi and Ashraf Ali Tanvi? What is the relationship between them? Answer Mohammed ibn Abd al-Wahhaab Al-Naj’diy (1703 – 1792 AD) is a very well known scholar and reformer of his time. Born in the family of Banu Tameem, which was recognized for its religious and juristic knowledge in 1703 […]
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