Question Thank you for your reply and the fact that you emphasize on open-mindedness and tolerance is most important even though people might have different opinions regarding a particular issue. However I feel that you did not entirely comment on my question especially the part in which I say that there are people who cannot […]
More Regarding Turbans
Question Hello, I have been trying to figure out what the importance of a turban is to Islam and I found your response to this question to be very informative. However, I am curious as to why certain Islamic factions seem to identify the turban as more of a religious issue than a cultural one (such as […]
Changing Allah’s (swt) Creation
Question Considering the analogy that you make “shaving one’s beard completely should be compared to completely shaving the eyebrows” What do you think of people shaving their head completely; also isn’t circumcising a child changing the nature of Allah’s creation? Answer Under normal circumstances, shaving one’s head completely is equally disliked, in my opinion, as […]
Maria Qibtia (ra)
Question In one of your responses regarding Maria Qibtia (RA), you write: It is clear from the accounts of the historians that the Prophet (pbuh) treated Maria Qibtia (ra) in a manner that was truly a socio-moral example for the society to follow. No difference can be seen in his treatment of Maria Qibtia (ra) […]
Shaving the Beard – Is It a Sin?
Question Do you then think that by completely shaving ones beard, a man is changing what our Creator, has created and therefore committing a sin, for which he will be held accountable?? Answer I may ascribe to a particular opinion with reference to beards or moustaches, yet a deviation from my opinion would not by […]
Death for Pagans and Protection for Places of Worship – A Contradiction?
Question On thread referring to Jizyah, you said this is “divine” punishment for those whose creeds are monotheist but reject the truth as manifested by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). But pagans could expect nothing less than death. Then another thread you said Islam’s position on desecrating other religion’s holy places or whatnot i.e. the Buddha statues […]
Homosexuality is NOT a Genetic Issue
Question Homosexuality is NOT a genetic issue. And if it is not then I cannot think of someone who is homosexual by birth. Please read this article. http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/DailyNews/gaygene990422.html Answer Thank you for your contribution. Nevertheless, I do not consider the various opinions of the experts of the referred fields to effect the stance of Islam […]
Objection on Your Answer
Question Thanks for your reply. I have an objection on your answer regarding the question on divorce. You said that the male spouse has chance whether he carries out his decision of divorce or take it back during a temporary phase. But this thing or opportunity is available only if one divorce or two divorces […]
What Shall be the Status of the Marriage If a Muslim Woman Marries a Non-Muslim Man
Question A friend of mine who is a Mulsim woman is intending to marry a non-Muslim man [who does not subscribe to any religion but believes strongly that there is only one God] via civil marriage. Since in your earlier answers to this subject matter is that it has not been explicitly allowed, will this […]
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 […]
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