Question I believe it is said in the Qur’an or Hadith that Allah sent messengers to all the communities of the World (from time to time). However, the Qur’an primarily talks about most of the prophets who were in the Middle East or North African region (Certainly all the major ones Ibrahim (AS), Nooh (AS), […]
Archives for May 2001
Differences of Opinion in Matters Relating to the Implementation of Islam
Question There seems to be considerable difference among various Muslim groups in matters relating to the strategy as well as the content of the implementation of Islam, through regulations and laws. This is an issue, which many groups of people seem to be somewhat confused about. As on other issues regarding Islam, the Taliban seem […]
How Many Adhan Should be Recited Before Jum`ah?
Question Here some of the mosques are saying one Azan (Adhan) at the time the Imam sets himself on the mimber (rostrum) and others are saying two Azans. Could you provide me the basis of this difference from Qur’an/Hadeeth. Answer The initiation of the two Adhans before the Jum`ah congregation is reported to have been effected […]
Rafi Usmani’s Opinion Regarding the Destruction of Buddha Statues
Question It was stated at: http://www.pakistanlink.com/Letters/2001/Mar/16/08.html that Mufti Rafi Usmani, Grand Mufti of Pakistan, has refuted the claim that the destruction of the statues in Afghanistan is an un-Islamic act. In a telephone interview with Albalagh E Journal, he stated the Islamic position on this issue. He noted that the Qur’an does tell us about […]
Regarding a Contrary Opinion Expressed by a Scholar
Question While answering a Question, you said, “As far as the directives of the Islamic Shari`ah are concerned, they do not expressly require of you to seek separation from your husband. In other words, the Islamic Shari`ah is silent about the status of an existing marriage after the wife converts to Islam. In view of […]
The Meaning of the Word “Sala’h”
Question Could you please define the word “salat” or “salaat”. I would like to know what it means in Arabic and then translated to English. Thank you kindly… Answer Ibn Al-Atheer in his highly acknowledged dictionary of the Arabic language, ‘Al-Nihaayah fi Ghareeb al-Athar’ has explained “Sala’h” as follows: الصلاة والصلوات وهي العبادة المخصوصة وأصلها […]
Charging Money for Performing Acts of Worship
Question What is your opinion regarding people taking money to teach, the Qur’an or take a wage to be Imam of a mosque. There is a group here in England and in Pakistan (Attock district) calling themselves, Hizb-Allah, who will not pray after any imam who takes money (i.e. one who is on a fixed […]
Who are the People Praised in Al-Hadeed 57: 10
Question Who are the people mentioned in Qur’an 57: 10, and what is the “victory”? I believe that the people being mentioned are the emigrants of Makkah (including Abu Bakr (r), Uthmaan (r), Umar (r) and Ali (r)) and the victory is the Battle of Badr. Is this true? salaam alaykum Answer The translation of […]
Why Was There an Extra-Ordinary Delay in the Burial of the Prophet (pbuh)?
Question In one of the postings at a discussion forum, someone has made the following statement: The Ijma of the Sahabah to establish a Khaleefah manifested itself emphatically when they delayed the burial of the Prophet (saw) after his death while engaged in appointing a successor to him, despite the fact that the burial of […]
Some Clarifications Regarding Sunnah
Question Thank you very much for responding to my question. I think that the explanation of “Sunnah” you give is the most coherent one I have read. It seems to make more sense than the explanation that everything the Prophet (P) did (and usually that which is in the ahadeeth compilations) is Sunnah. My question […]