Understanding Islam

Question Assalam O Alikum ! I've been working in the Banking industry for the last 15years. Some how I don't have a satisfaction from my life in the financial sector. Although I have a good progress in my career and in financial terms. Riba - what we know is forbidden in Islam, unfortunately the entire industry globally is practicing and involved in. Now Islamic Bank ... Read more...

Question Assalam-u-Alaiikum, Dear UI Team, First i like to congratulate your new website and appreciate your tremendous effort in clearing misconceptions and propagating true islam to both muslims and non-muslims. I wish and pray god to grant you success and reward in this life and hereafter. Now question, in one of your opinion regarding "fa-qtulu anfusa-kum&qu ... Read more...

Question what is the differnece between zina and sex with slaves. is it really a book of God ??which allow rape of concubines . before i remove respect and love of this religion i want to do argumentat at highest level . so that if God really exist then i can present this argument on the day of judgment.. please dont copy paste the chapter of slavery from Mezaan, since its abo ... Read more...

Question Is a Muslim man allowed to marry a Christian woman? If the answer is yes, what are the rules that apply to this situation? What type of ceremony would be allowed?Question from United States of AmericaAnswerPlease read the following link for an answer to your query: http://www.understanding-islam.com/related/text.asp?type=question&qid=592&sscatid=471Answer publish ... Read more...

Question Did the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) use bible for da`wah? Some scholars are using Bible and criticizing Bible in debates that it is causing ill feelings among Christians. Is this the correct way of doing dawah?. Thank you. Mohammed Sajid IndiaQuestion from IndiaAnswerThe Qur'an has referred to the Bible at a number of instances. Therefore, it would not be absolute ... Read more...

Question Confining an individual to jail for a period of time that can extend to his whole life has become a normal means of punishment worldwide. Does Islam recommend any punishments of this nature? At times, it seems to be more humane to cut off a person's hand or even to kill him (for murdering someone) than to confine him to a cage for any length of time, especial ... Read more...