Question Could you comment on the concept of Halaal food and non-Halaal food? Gelatin is the ground hoofs of pigs I believe, but the Qur’an only mentions the flesh of pigs being forbidden. Does this mean Muslims can eat Gelatin? Answer For the basic concept of Halaal (allowed) and Haraam (prohibited) food, please refer to […]
Archives for May 1998
Another Question Regarding Jum`ah Prayer & Congregation
Question Here in New York on last Friday of Ramadhan when we arrived at a Mosque the Jum`ah prayer had already been offered so the management said there will be second Jama`at for Zuhr. The person who led the second prayer made it two rakaat and offered it like regular Jum`ah prayer. Then there was […]
About Propagating Islam to Interested People
Question How should a Muslim talk to a non-Muslim who is interested in Islam and a possible convert? What “angle” should they take in illuminating their minds on Islam? Answer The following are some of the major points that must be kept in mind while propagating Islam to people of other religions: It is very […]
About Distractions and Wrong Ideas
Question I would like to give you my brief introduction before I put my query to you: Currently I am working as an executive in a company, I hold a masters degree. I started working with a female colleague, who is also at the same level as I am, almost 10 months ago. Our tables […]
Democracy & Islam
Question Does Islam allow democracy as working in Indo-Pak? I need complete details regarding the above question. Answer The basic principle that Islam has given in all matters relating to our collective life is: “Amruhum Shura Baynahum” (i.e. their affairs are based on consultation among them). On the basis of this principle, I am of […]
Further Exchange on ‘Beating Wives’ – 3
Question In regard to your response about “Beating Women” posted on May 17th. I won’t discuss “Nushooz” in much detail since I have already sent you a question along those same lines but I do want to comment on number 4. You said: A woman, like a man, has all the authority to refuse having […]
About Halal Meat
Question I would like to ask some questions about Haraam and Halaal meat. I am very confused about it. I am not eating meat here (US), but some people told me that I can eat this meat. I will be thankful to you if you can give me answer according to Islam. Answer According to […]
What Will Happen to Jews and Christians?
Question There has been recent discussion about the fact whether Christians and Jews will be going to heaven along with Muslims (insha’Allah). The argument is such: Christians and Jews who are isolated from Islam have the possibility to go to heaven but those who have been exposed to Islam do not. Also certain verses in […]
Further Exchange on ‘Beating Wives’ – 2
Question I have read what is there at your site concerning beating wives. Please elaborate on it as to what constitutes disobedience and if the husband is permitted to beat his wife frequently just to keep her in line. Is the husband allowed to whip his wife? Is that under light beating? Does a woman […]
Must a Child Be Its Father’s Name?
Question Is there any ayah or any hadith saying that in this world children will be called by their father’s names? Answer To give the child the name of his/her father is a social and not a religious tradition. The directive of the Qur’an, given in a somewhat related issue is that a child should […]