Islamic tradition relates that the Ka’bah was built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ismai’l. The stone structure, cubed in design, was built for the purpose of worshiping and maintaining a relationship with God. The rites performed by the two Prophets, thousands of years ago, are to this day performed by pilgrims the world […]
Archives for April 2003
How Does a Person Become a Muslim?
Question A person whose heart opens up to the ideals and teachings of Islam and whose spirit is filled with the faith in the One God may become a Muslim. Accepting the teachings of Islam, as was taught by the Prophet Muhammad, places a person amongst those who call themselves Muslim. Thus, the essence of […]
Why is Evil Allowed to take Effect?
Question I have read all your Q&As on nazr, jadoo etc, as I have always pondered over this subject. However I do not understand why almighty Allah responds to those that wish bad upon others. Surely if someone tries to ruin another’s life by resorting to these means Allah should not grant them, as they […]
Seeking Intercession From a Wali & Auliyaas
Question Is it Islamic to visit the graves of Wali & Auliyaas and making Dua from them because God accept their Dua and intercession as well? Please give some reference from Qur’an & Sunnah in this regard. Answer Islam does not endorse visiting graves for the said purpose nor does the religious sources condone praying […]
Is it Bid`ah to Regulate Parts of Sala’h Not Standardized by the Prophet (pbuh)?
Question Thanks a lot for your reply! I really appreciate your taking out the time. About the six kalimah, I just wish that instead of making children memorize them, people would concentrate on teaching them what they MEAN. I have another question regarding the non-mandatory section of salaat: When I was growing up, I was […]
Regarding Superstitious Beliefs
Question In some of your responses to questions you use the term “superstition”. I want to ask you what does this term exactly implicate? How do you define “superstitions” or superstitious belief” and what is your philosophical understanding of it? May Peace be with you. Answer Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines “superstition” as: Any […]
Raising a Child
Question I would like to know what is the proper age at which one should start giving children Islamic knowledge? And also what is the proper way of doing so? Actually I have a nephew who is ten years old and I am observing that day-by-day he is developing a lot of habits, which are […]
Right To Decide About Having a Child
Question It is certainly the woman who has to carry the burden of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth. So I would like to know whether the woman has more right to have or not to have a child than her husband from Islamic point of view? Thanks Jazzakallah khairun Answer I appreciate and understand […]
Avoiding Bank Accounts With Interest
Question Putting money in bank seems to be a party in interest transaction. The contract can be expressed in lay terms as “Here is my money; please keep it with you for me. Do not give me any interest on this money but you can earn as much interest as you can with it” So, […]
Regarding the Difference Between Shiites and Sunnis
Question What is the difference between Sunnis and Shias? Please make a clear distinction b/w the ideas of these two groups of Muslims. Are the Shias “Muslims”. How can we say that Shias are not right in their beliefs. Please give a complete view about this matter, and how we can convince Shias towards the […]
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