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

Archives for February 2002

Following One of the Four Imams & the Opinion regarding Music

Question As far as I know that all four Imams consider any type of singing and musical instrument as haraam. I also know that you have to follow at least one Imam, if possible, in totality. Does this mean that you do not agree with any one of them regarding singing? Or I am wrong […]

Examples of ‘Laghw’

Question Could you give some examples of time-wasting activities? I view movies & TV programs, listen to music, practice vocalizing, stroll through the park, exercise at the gym, talk to friends on-line, do my homework, but none of these activities would help me in the Hereafter. I always thought of these things as part of […]

Regarding the Demise of Jesus (pbuh)

Question It seems from your answers on this issue as Jesus died after a lapse of time after the incident of the so-called crucifixion. If this was so then why the Jews claim that they caused Jesus to die with crucifixion and then Qur’an had to clarify the situation? Answer The details regarding the so-called […]

Is Christianity Divine or Man-Made?

Question Is Christianity a religion given by God or is it a man-made religion? Answer The Qur’an emphatically states that even though Jesus (pbuh) was indeed a true prophet and messenger of God and even though Injeel (Gospel) was indeed revealed by God, yet most of the beliefs of Christianity are not authorized or even […]

Islam – Constitutional Democracy or Theocracy?

Question Islam, far from promoting a constitutional democracy, advocates a [global] theocracy Assess the validity of this statement, specifically addressing the issue of whether Islam advocates a theocracy. Answer “Theocracy” has been explained by the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Encyclopedic Dictionary as: (country with a) system of government by priests or a priestly class in which […]

Are Any People Excused From Responsiveness to God’s Tests?

Question As Muslims, we believe that knowledge of a supreme deity is a concept embedded in man by the Creator. If we examine the various cultures that have followed the Judeo-Christian and Muslim traditions, we can appreciate the importance of God throughout the history of such civilizations. Although the concepts of God in Hinduism, Sikhism, […]

Is Chatting Wrong in Islam With Namehram?

Question Is Chatting wrong in Islam with Na Mehram? I have this question.. plzz give me an honest answer. Do you really think that this is considered wrong in Islam? Answer The important thing with regard to your question is not the relationship, or the lack thereof, between the male and his female chat partner. […]