Question Hi – regarding this question, I have always felt that the requirement for husbands to be fair to all his wives to be treated lightly in most muslim countries, with no sufficient legal provision to compel errant husbands or ex-husbands (for child support) and no enthusiasm to correct the injustice, nor is there social […]
Archives for August 2011
Is Eternal Suffering in Hell Just?
Question Asslamoalikum, I am very confused about the concept of eternal Hell. Suffering in an eternal Hell creates a confusion about divine justice, since eternity does not seem to be equal to evil committed during a limited life span of a human (lets say an average of 60-70 years). While reading the Quran I came […]
Cain & Abel Contradiction
Question The first murder occurred between Ha bee l and Kabeel: the first siblings. Habeel spoke to Kabeel that Allah Almighty will accept the offering only from person having “takwa” But any kind of dilect developed in this world millions of years after the creation of man.Can you explain the contradiction? Answer If I were […]
Deadbeat Husband
Question Salam alaikum My husband lies about his coditions to get benefits. I have tried so many times to tell him to find a job but it always end up in argument. Anyway 2 years ago he decided to get a second wife who lives in Finland. I am very upset as he doesn’t work […]
When May We Pay Zakat al-Fitr?
Question Assalamualaikum. I have two questions: We know that the preferred deadline for the Fitra to be distributed is before going to the prayer of Eid-ul-fitr. However, when can we start distributing the Fitra. I had brought water of Zam Zam in 2007 from Mecca. However, due to my negligence, some water could not be […]
Water Parks & Resorts
Question Assalamoalikum, Water Parks are a mode of entertainment in a lot of countries these days. A lot muslims are going to these parks without considering the negative environment inside these parks. Certainly to lower ones gaze in such an place where women and men are practically naked is a task too difficult. What is […]
Making a Wish Upon the Ka’bah
Question Assalamu alaikum va rahmathullah, I have heard that if you hold the kabaa and ask Allah, he would give whatever you ask. is it true? What are the time Allah would surely answer our prayers.? Any conditions for that? Answer Wa Alaykumu Salam Islam’s teachings are about attaining a closer relationship to the Almighty. […]
Clarification on Marrying Non-Muslims
Question Regarding the last point (4), are you telling us that when in verse 5 of Al-Maedah (Chapter 5), Allah (swt) permits a Muslim man to marry a Christian woman then He does not expect that Muslim man to raise his children as Muslims? Rather, He would want him to give “them the proper foundation […]
Is the Prophet’s (pbuh) Father Abdullah In Hell?
Question Peace And Blessings Of Allah Be Upon All A non Muslim friend of mine asked a Question to whether the prophets Father will get paradise or not. To support the point he posted This Hadith Muslim :: Book 1 : Hadith 398 Anas reported: Verily, a person said: Messenger of Allah, where is my […]
Zakat on A Medical Business
Question i have medical hall, my income is around 50,000. 20,000 is salaries and 30,000 for home expenditures. what will be the zakat for my income. Answer My understanding is that you own a medical centre and you make a revenue of 50,000 annually. Out of this you pay a total of 20,000 as salary to […]