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Archives for January 2000

Explanation of a Dhikr

January 30, 2000

Question In Dhikr we say in Arabic “Subhanallah Wa Behamdeh“. What does “Subhanallah Wa Behamdeh” mean? I know what “Subhanallah” means and I know what “Alhamdulillah” means. But “Subhanallah Wa Behamdeh” I don’t know what does it exactly mean. Answer There are a few compressions in the quoted words. The complete sentence in the Arabic […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Worship and Fasting

On the Condition of the Muslim Countries

January 30, 2000

Question What is the reason of slow progress of Islamic countries in the world? Who is responsible? Answer Analyzing the reasons of the rise and fall of a particular community is primarily the subject of social scientists. Such a state may have a number of reasons to it. Lack of education, lack of developed physical, […]

Filed Under: History, Q & A

Duties of Husband & Wife

January 29, 2000

Question I heard different things about the difference in roles of the wife & husband in Islam… FINANCIALLY.  I hear that the husband is responsible for supporting the family including the wife and children financially, and that all the money he makes belongs to him AND the wife, while if the wife CHOOSE to work, […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Did the Prophet (pbuh) Bear Witness of His Own Prophethood in the Same Way as We Do?

January 29, 2000

Question In Shahadah we said ” There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad (saw) is God’s messenger” and we profess that too in our payer during tahyat. So did Rasulullah said the same thing when he professed Shahadah and during his prayer or solat. Answer The Shahadah, it should be remembered is not just […]

Filed Under: Personalities, Q & A

Regarding the Revelation and the Arrangement of Surahs…

January 28, 2000

Question I would like to start by saying “Jazakum ALLAH Khairun” for this site and for all the efforts you have put into it. ‘Ma sha ALLAH’. I have some questions that I hope ALLAH will help you answer me. How was the Qur’an revealed? Was each Surah revealed separately and wholly, or were parts […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Sources of Islam

Significance of the Various Colors of Turbans…

January 24, 2000

Question What do the different colors in turbans mean? Answer The color of dress does not have any Islamic significance. The same goes for turbans. However, Muslims may have reasons to wear a specific color of dress, their reasons may even be related to their understanding of the actions of the Prophet (pbuh) – i.e. […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Where Does the Sun Go after Dusk?

January 24, 2000

Question Today when I was sitting in khutba, I think the imam wanted to give evidence that the sun is turning around the earth. He used a Hadith, which is to be found in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim that tells of how the prophet (saw) asks a sahabi [i.e. a companion of the Prophet (pbuh)] […]

Filed Under: Islamic Beliefs, Q & A

Muslim Woman Marrying a non-Muslim Man

January 22, 2000

Question I recently read your response on a non-Muslim and Muslim marriage where the Muslim is a woman. I was wondering whether particular circumstances allow for this. For instance, it is often argued that the reason behind this directive is that the man dictates the religion of the children so if he is non-Muslim they […]

Filed Under: Other Religions, Q & A, Social Issues

Regarding the Graves of Saints…

January 21, 2000

Question Whether visiting Durgahs (Umrah) and faith on Auliyaas is a sin or allowed? Answer Before I answer your specific question, I would like to clarify that `umrah is a form of Islamic worship, prescribed by God, it should not be compared to visiting Durgahs [graves of saints]. Visiting Durgahs, if not done with any […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Worship and Fasting

Watching Nude Movies With One’s Spouse…

January 21, 2000

Question Is it condemnable to see nude movie with one’s wife? Answer I would not recommend seeing nude movies – with or without one’s spouse – as such an activity, clearly being contrary to the value of Hayaa1, seems to be against the spirit of Islam. Seeing nude movies with one’s spouse – especially for […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A, Social Issues

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