Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Archives for June 2000

Can a Muslim Girl Be Given in Marriage to an Ahmadi?

Question According to the laws of Islam is it right for a parent to give their daughter in marriage to a Qadiani? What are the formalities? How can he be converted to Islam? ::/wysiwyg_question:: ::wysiwyg_answer:: The first thing that should be clarified is that the Shari`ah does not entail any express directives regarding the interpersonal […]

How Does Islam View Palmistry?

Question I just want to know about the Islamic position of PALMISTRY. Is it forbidden in Islam? Please explain with the help of QURAN & HADITH. Answer Islam is not against gaining any knowledge that is useful for the human society or contributes in the development of the human mind. The only point that needs […]

Taking Advantage of Social Security in the United States…

Question Thank you for providing this service.  Is collecting social security in the United States Halaal?  In this country, a small portion of our income is deducted from our paychecks.  We do not have a choice in this.  People can choose to collect monthly installments once they reach either 62 years of age or 67.  […]

Timings for Supplications Mentioned in Hadith

Question Dhikr Allah or Zikr Allah (remembrance of God) is an integral part of God’s worship and it is preferable to be in all times. I want to ask about: Azkar-al-Sabah (Morning Azkar1) Azkar-al-Masa’ (Evening Azkar) Azkar-al-Lail (Night Azkar) I want to know the beginning and the end of each of the above times, so […]

Problems Faced by a Recent Convert to Islam

Question I have recently become a Muslim and since I was a kufr1 before I find it hard to live a proper Muslim life. I find it very difficult to pray and study Qur’an (I wish to eventually become a scholar). I also find it difficult to resist the temptations of the west, there are […]

The Beliefs and Practices of Aga Khanis

Question Yesterday, my uncle told me about your website concerning various issues about Islam and its components. It is a great website for one who wants to learn more about Islam and different aspects of it. My question is why do Ismailies, the ones who follow Aga Khan, pray to him. To be honest, I […]

Discussion on the Punishment for Apostasy

Question I’ve read your views on the subject of punishment for apostasy. To begin with I too would be glad if what you say is true. This is because I feel such a punishment is a direct contradiction to the principle that there is no compulsion in Islam. But many scholars – both contemporary as […]

A Comment on the Explanation of the Incident of Karbala

Question Assalaamu alaikum I read your response to a question about the Incident of Karbala, which was posted quite some time ago, and I have to wonder about your sources.  Even the most biased sources that were against Imam Husayn and the Prophet’s family (a.s.) do not report that Husayn and his followers led a […]