Question Hi, my question regards the way women are treated in Afganastan, Saudi Arabia, and other Islamic Countries. I read some in the Koran excerpts and then some of what the Taliban claimed. I’m lost exactly how much of the Koran is true according to the interpretations of the Taliban? I know that they are […]
Archives for January 2003
Why Circumcision?
Question Circumcision is detrimental to sexual health, and may be against human rights (it is a sort of genital mutilation), then why it is practiced by Muslims? What exactly are teachings of Qur’an and Sunnah on this issue? I will appreciate your considered response. Answer I apologize for being unable to discern whether you are […]
Women’s Right to Divorce
Question With the unfortunate schism of Islam into numerous sects today, it has become almost impossible to obtain an accurate response to my query; the various sources I have consulted all seem to have a divergent opinion on this question, depending upon which sect they belong to. I wish to regard this issue – as […]
‘Closing of One’s Mind and Heart’ & ‘Khatm al-Quloob’
Question Thank you for your responses on ‘Closing of one’s Mind and Heart’ & ‘Khatm al-Quloob’. Referring to the two responses from your side on the subject: ADDITIONS TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTIONS/QUERIES (being sent on 27 January 2003): ‘Quran’ refers to human “A’ql” which is understood to be human mind/intellect. ‘Quran’ also refers to human […]
The Prophet’s Experience of Revelation
روي أن رجلا سأل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله كيف يأتيك الوحي؟ فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يأتي الملك أحيانا في مثل صلصلة الجرس وهو أشده علي فيفصم عني وقد وعيت عنه ما قال وأحيانا يتمثل لي الملك رجلا فيكلمني فأعي ما يقول وهو أهونه علي. قالت عائشة […]
Rate of Jizyah
Question I have read your answers regarding the topic of Jizya. Can you inform me of what the rate of Jizya is? is it heavier or lighter than Zakat? Jazak Allah for your time Answer Jizyah was a tax imposed upon the People of the Book who had decided to refuse the Truth even though […]
Spiritual Invisible Powers of Qur’anic Verses
Question It is a common belief that various Qur’anic sentences and individual words entail in them spiritual powers and characteristics that can counteract bad effects of magic or influence of Jinn etc and can help solve the worldly desires of the peoples. Please comment. Answer Irrespective of whether or not the stated belief is correct, […]
Further Exchange on ‘Abortion’
Question You say: I would not like to promote Abortion as a means of Family Planning or as a scheme of population control. and: I would recommend that abortion of the fetus should be avoided except under extra-ordinary circumstances which morally justify taking such a severe action. I am not at all considering abortion as […]
Deducting Money on Early Retirement of Loan
Question One of my friend who had to give 28,000/- to some one. As per commitment he is supposed to give this amount in April, 2003. For some reason, to whom the amount has to be delivered requested my friend to give him in the Dec, 2002. My friend told him that he will only […]
Maintaining a Girlfriend/Boyfriend Relationship
Question I have been with my boyfriend for a long time and to “be with him” and to get married I have to become Muslim….. which I am okay with because I have learned a lot about it and I support him with everything, but since I am “white” his parents don’t even let him […]
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