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

Archives for November 2002

Physical Cleanness Vs. Physical Harmfulness

Question In one of your responses, titled “Applying Spouse’s Urine on Oneself,” you contend that Islam not only advocates moral/spiritual cleansing, but also physical cleansing precisely because the latter is a part of the former. So important is physical cleansing, that a Muslim should avoid leaving even a drop of urine or even a particle […]

Rules of Reciting the Qur’an

Question I have recently been informed that the rules for Tajweed came much after the Prophet’s death. When I asked a local Imam about certain pronunciations of words in the Qur’an, he told me that when reciting the Qur’an there are strict rules. I forgot what he said the rule was but I’ll illustrate: When […]

Can a Muslim Man be a Gynacologist

Question The question of whether a Muslim man can be a gynecologist was posed to me and I didn’t know how to answer. I figured it was o.k. because it deals with medical issues. I also thought that since a general doctor checks both men and women I don’t see the problem as long is […]

Animals and Animal Rights

Question Are there any animal rights established in Islam? I remember there’s a hadith that claims the Prophet did not allow the overloading of camels. What are animals’ position in this life? What are their position in the lifeafter? This maybe a childish question but do animals go to Heaven and Hell based on their […]

Regarding Suhoor…

Question Would you please describe Suhoor and it’s purpose. What is supposed to happen? Is it just the pre-breakfast breakfast? Is it obligatory? Is there anything particular that we should be eating? Most importantly when is the time of Suhoor. For example: let’s assume that Fajr is at 6:00 am and Shurooq is at 7:20 […]

Gastric Problem Hindering the Completion of Prayers

Question In the past one year, I have developed a gastric problem and my digestive system is upset most of the time. As a result, I frequently pass gas and it becomes very difficult for me to keep my Wudu for long. I have tried to control what I eat, in order to increase my […]

Are Sins Always Forgiven?

Question I am converting to Islam from Christianity, and in Christianity it says that you can always be forgiven if you are sincerely repentant.  I asked a Muslim about this and he said that in Islam, you can only be forgiven once for a sin, even if you truly are sorry and it was not […]

Teenage Problems

Question I have a serious question concerning new generation and it is that my one of my frends have falling in love with a guy and maybe she is sincere too but I really want to know what Islam says regarding all this. Answer Islam recognizes the natural attraction between the two sexes, and because […]

Regarding Religious Scholars, Their Duty and the Issue of Decree

Question The Imam of our local mosque said once in his Friday sermon that Allah Almighty has rest the responsibility of saving His religion on the religious scholars after the ending of chain of Prophethood. I would like to check the veracity of this claim through your good knowledge. Where is it written that it […]

Religion and Science…

Question What is your opinion regarding the roles of Religion and Science in mans life? Do you believe that they are two separate entities, which should never interfere with each other? Or do you think the sciences should have an “Islamicized” goal (without necessarily hindering the findings of scientific endeavor). Further, what is your opinion […]