Question So my parents are people who believe I and my siblings should memorize the Quran, however I don’t know a word of Arabic, much less olden day Arabic. And whenever they talk about (it appears to look more like boasting, really) a child of a friend of theirs who “finished” the Quran, they look […]
Is Affiliate Marketing Haram (Forbidden)?
Question Assalamu alaikum! Currently I own a membership site which sells traffic. I pay free affiliates 10% on sale and upgraded members 50% on sale. Upgraded members actually purchases traffic and they can also earn more money on sale when compared to free members. Is there anything wrong on paying upgraded members a lot? Is […]
Are Affirmations Prohibited Because They Are Lies?
Question One of the important teachings of Islam is to be truthful. It is no doubt relevant when dealing with people/society.However does it apply equally in the realm of our psychology & subconscious mind? In Psychology,it is a well known fact that one can change oneself thru positive self-affirmation & visualization .It is believed that […]
Is Adversity or Ease More Pious?
Question In general, the stronger the tribulation that a Muslim overcomes , the greater will be his reward. Normally people will make doa like “May Allah makes it easy for you”,etc. But then if the tribulation is easy, one would perhaps have lesser rewards! I think it would be better to doa “May Allah gives […]
Where Does the Sun Set, Hadith Error?
Question Assalaamu alaikum Some critics of Islam use the following hadith to prove that the Quran teaches that the Sun sets in the murky water. Sunan Abu Dawud 3991—Abu Dharr said: I was sitting behind the Apostle of Allah who was riding a donkey while the sun was setting. He asked: Do you know where […]
God’s Creative Force
Question Lately I’ve been thinking about the creation of the inanimate parts of the universe (which as we all know is quite the majority of it). Allah (praise Him) made us to serve Him, but why did He make things that aren’t sentient and lack the power of choice, and therefore cannot decide to serve […]
The True Origins of the Sa’i
Question Sir, as sai is one of the important rituals of Haj and Umra, what is its background in terms of Islam. According to one version ascribed to a surah of holly Qur’an, it is reminiscent of tawaf performed by Hazrat Ibrahim and sacrifice of Hazrat Ismail after sighting him at marwa from safa hill, […]
Can Jinns Possess Human Beings?
Question As salamu Alaikum, Do really can Jinn posses human beings,what is the exact meaning of the verse 2:275 “Those who consume financial interest, they do not rise except as the one who is being beaten by the devil out of direct touch……” what does the word “almassi” meaning “Touch” here implies.I have seen lot […]
Should a Husband Pay His Wife’s Hajj Expenses?
Question What are the obligations of a husband towards his wife as far as Hajj is concerned. Should he pay for it? Also when does Hajj becomes obligatory on a housewife. Answer Islam requires the believer to visit God’s Sacred House if the person has the means to do so. It is not supposed to […]
Islam & Terrorism: Why are Muslims so Angry?
Question Your Ramadan tip included the tip, #3, clearing anger from your heart. Islamic terrorists, the 911 hijackers, they were all at peace? Why do fundamental Islamists kill? How does the teaching of being at peace reconcile with the actions of Islamists? Answer There are two misconceptions in your question that require clarification: 1. your […]
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