Understanding Islam

Question Assalamualikum, I have guests from another country. Their departure date is not confirmed and it depends on their visa renewal. Presently they have come for 29 days. If their visa is extended, they will stay for another 14 days. Should they offer Qasr Salah or Full Salah for the initial 29 days. In case their visa is extended should they offer Qasr or Full Salah ... Read more...

Question I have some money at a current account. I have being told that if a year passes and the moey is still there (the fixed amount), i need to give zakah on it. Shiek my question is how much percentage do i need to take out in every one hundred pound or even every one thousand pound. Shiek, this issue is realy troubling me as i'd like to purify all my wealth. may al ... Read more...

Question I have a question about the six kalimas that are very popular in Pakistan (at least). I know the translation of the Arabic words and I think they are good prayers, but do these have a religious significance? Also, in reply to a couple of other queries, you said that (and I hope that I got it right) only the words read aloud by the Imam are the mandatory secti ... Read more...

Question People who radically reject the death penalty claim that it violates the dignity of a human being. In my opinion these people obviously lack the appreciation of certain principles and values that Islam teaches us, thus they fail to understand the islamic perspective. I would be thankful if you could elaborate in detail on this issue. May Peace be with you. ... Read more...

Question Some people believe that it is necessary for a person to have his/her heart beat with the remembrance of God Almighty. What does it implies? According to their concept a person should perceive the name of Allah/ kalima tayyibah with every heart beat. What is the role of 'Murshid' in the religious development of a person? Dr. Muhammad Asif PakistanQuesti ... Read more...

Question In the Prophet's time, there was a well demarcated line that determined whether or not you were a Kafir (Rejector). If you believed that Muhammad (pbuh) was the messenger of God, but you still persisted in worshiping Idols (as was the prevalent form of religion then), then you were a Kafir. Further, most of the time, the Kafirs mentioned in the Quran referred ... Read more...