Question Why is it necessary to take a bath after indulging in sexual intercourse? Is it necessary to take a shower if orgasm has been acheived but there has been no intercourse? After sexual intercourse if the affected parts are thoroughly washed then, is there still a need for a bath? if a person wears […]
Archives for August 1998
Regarding Basant – The Seasonal Festival of Kite Flying in the Sub-Continent
Question I think Basant celebrations have been blown completely out of proportion. As far as I know Basant is a Hindu Festival. Hindus believe that by flying beautifully colored kites the gods (devis & devtas)will be pleased and there will be a bumper wheat crop. I would request you kindly look at the issue from […]
Eating With the Left Hand
Question A child about 3-4 years old eats with his left hand from the beginning. When his elders try to make him eat with right hand he desists from eating. His elders think eating with left hand is a sin. Please elaborate How important is to eat with the right hand? Is it a sin […]
Slavery in Islam
Question Why does Islam advocate Kanizes (Slave girls)? Is it not prostitution? Answer Islam does not advocate Kanizes (Slave girls). Islam has always been against the very existence of the institution of slavery. Nevertheless, like most of the other social phenomena, slavery too, because of its deep roots in the society, could not have been […]
Can I Succeed With These Deviations??
Question I am a simple, sincere Muslim. I try not to cause harm to any one through my words or deeds. Moreover, I do try my best to say my prayers and abide by as many other injunctions of Islam as I can. However, I like to enjoy my worldly life and would want to […]
Women’s Witness
Question If Islam says that it gives equal rights to women, why then are women half a witness as compared to men? Don’t say here that women were not powered at that time as Hadhrat Khatija (ra) was a very successful woman in that society. Answer Islam does not say that it gives equal rights […]