Question What is meant by “mut`ah nikah“? What is its history and place in modern age? Answer “Mut`ah” refers to temporary marriage. There is some scattered evidence in the books of the history and the cultural traditions of the Arabs that in certain situations, a temporary marital relationship between a man and a woman was […]
Archives for March 1998
Recognizing Qadianis
Question Is there any clear indication by which we can recognize “Qadiyani”1, because they always pretend to be great and actual Muslim than us. Please elucidate with your profound knowledge. Answer What exactly do you imply by “Clear Indication”? I ask this question for the reason that in my opinion, the difference between Qadianis and […]
Pronouncing Three Divorces at One Instance
Question A friend of mine got married in a family called “Ismaily family” (I hope you have heard about this family, a family of Agha khan) The man lived in USA and the girl used to live in Pakistan and man went to Pakistan and got married according to rules of Islam. The lady come […]
Did the Prophet (pbuh) Ever Joke and Laugh?
Question A brother recently asked an interesting question concerning whether the prophet joked around ever? Did the Prophet enjoy laughing etc.? Answer It is a general observation that most people when they develop an inclination towards religion lose their sense of humor and become stern faced and thus an unpleasant company. The Prophet (pbuh) possessed […]
Mr. Jochen Katz’ Comment on the Explanation of the Law of Inheritance of the Qur’an
Question I bought a couple of books on Muslim fiqh and have looked in more detail into them and into your response to my inheritance share contradiction article. I am amazed to find that you do propose a lot of “methods” which have no resemblence of what any of the Sunni or the Shia legists […]
Abortion
Question My question pertains to the issue of abortion. I have heard mixed things about it. Apparently the major schools of thought consider abortion illegal under all circumstances. I have also heard that in the Qur’an, abortion is allowed two weeks after conception, because that is when God blows breath into humans. What about particular […]
‘Mi’raj’ or the Ascension of the Prophet (pbuh)
Question I would like to know about the “WAQIA-I-MAIRAJ“1 which describes the journey of our prophet to God. Please I want to know it on scientific grounds if possible. Answer When someone says: “I would like to understand such and such action of God, on scientific grounds”, it really implies that the scientific laws which […]
How Should Muslims React to Derogatory Remarks Against Their Revered Personalities?
Question How should a true Muslim react to any derogatory remarks about his revered personalities? What should be the reaction of a common man on the street to any profanity against the holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? And how can resentment against the desecration of the holy Qur’an be demonstrated in the Islamic way? What is the […]