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Archives for March 2003

Were New Meanings Attached to Words to Make the Qur’an Scientifically Acceptable?

March 31, 2003

Question I was recently approached by a non-Muslim who said that the reason that the Qur’an has scientific facts is that new meanings were attached to ancient Arabic words consequently changing the meaning. Please could you help me give a response to this person. Answer Before coming to your specific question I would like to […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Sources of Islam

The Quality of Muslim Scholars and the General Level of Morality

March 31, 2003

Question Since 9/11 I have been following the media about Islam carefully and have also browsed the Internet to find out what Muslims are like today. I have questions regarding the state of Muslims today: I sometimes read very good book about comparative Islam and then find out about the author. When doing so I […]

Filed Under: Morality and Goodness, Personalities, Q & A

Islam and Showbiz

March 31, 2003

Question Does Islam permit acting ? Does Islam permit a Muslim woman to choose acting as profession? Does Islam encourage the kind of film industry we have? Thanks in advance for your consideration. Answer There is nothing in Islamic doctrine that prohibits participation in performing arts, therefore any Muslim may choose that career path. Islam […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A

Regarding Some Practices Among Muslims

March 31, 2003

Question Is it bid`ah or Haraam to recite the Kalimah aloud after Jama`at as several Sunni Muslims do?  Is it haraam to have a short back and side hair cut? Jazakallah Answer Reciting Kalimah aloud after each prayer will be considered Bida`ah if the adherents to it consider it a part of prayer or if […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues, Worship and Fasting

Clothes and Religion

March 31, 2003

Question How are Islamic clothes related to religion? Answer The concept of “Islamic clothing,” is an inaccurate description as there is no such thing. Islam pervades the world with all its rich cultures and ethnicities. Hence, Islam does not seek to change a people and strip it of its aesthetics, cultural norms and preferences, rather […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Some Clarifications Regarding Triple Divorce

March 31, 2003

Question My wife originally was from Pakistan who died of breast cancer in December 2001.  Leaving behind 5 kids aged 4, 8, 9, 14, and 15 respectively.  I live in Las Vegas USA.  I was suddenly in a situation with 5 children and no help.  My parents living in Pakistan suggested that I get married […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Some Questions About Social Norms and Prayers

March 31, 2003

Question Thank you very much for your answer. I was getting interested in Islam because of this guy. That is true but when I started to learn and read more about it my interest become more to God than to the guy. I always believed in one God and the hereafter and in that everybody […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues, Worship and Fasting

The Intercession Requested in the Supplication After Adhan

March 31, 2003

Question Please inform me about the importance of asking for shafaat of the prophet (pbuh) in dua after call for prayer. Answer Shafa`at (intercession) is actually one of those phenomena which will manifest the abounding mercy of the Almighty in the hereafter but it will be done only under His kind directives and only for […]

Filed Under: Islamic Beliefs, Personalities, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

More on ‘Reciting or Using Part of a Verse of the Qur’an Text’

March 31, 2003

Question JKK for your explanation. For point 2, could you inform me regarding the status of the hadith (2910). For point 3.If we do make a ruqyah using the Quran, are we still entitled for the 10 hasanah per word? Do you consider the Sunnah of reciting the ayatul Qursi & 3 qul & blowing […]

Filed Under: Discussions, Sources of Islam, Worship and Fasting

Spatial Structure of a Mosque

March 31, 2003

Question After studying the Rashaayda Bedouin in cultural anthropology class, our prof asked us to ask a question about Islam that related to our studies of the Rashaayda people. My question is: How is the spatial structure of a Mosque mirrored in the spatial structure of a Rashaayda tent. I suppose my question is how […]

Filed Under: Customs and Symbols, Q & A

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