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

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Authority of Islam

December 20, 2004

Question My question is in regards to the authority and leadership of Islam. It is a well known fact that Islam preaches that there are no more prophets on the Earth today. Therefore I would like to know with what authority anything is done in Islam. For example, I have read that there are Muslims […]

Filed Under: History, Islamic Beliefs, Jihad, Q & A

The Narrative Regarding Sexual Relations With Captive Women

November 17, 2004

Question On the discussion forums here, someone said this: Translation of Sahih Muslim: Book 008, Number 3371: Abu Sirma said to Abu Sa’id al Khadri (Allah he pleased with him): O Abu Sa’id, did you hear Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) mentioning al-‘azl? He said: Yes, and added: We went out with Allah’s […]

Filed Under: History, Islamic Beliefs, Jihad, Q & A, Social Issues

The Practice of Circumcision Among the Arabs

October 15, 2004

Question First of all, I would like to say that I find your answers very reasonable and communicated in a very respectful way. It is my understanding that the Meccans in 7th Century Arabia did not circumcise their boys. If that is true, as it is also true that the Prophet Muhammad did not become […]

Filed Under: Customs and Symbols, History, Q & A

Further Clarification on the Collection of the Qur’an

November 6, 2003

Question Assalam-alaikum, Perhaps I should have been more specific. What information can you provide about the existence of the compilation of the Quran by the Prophet (pbuh) in book form? Up to what point in time did it exist for sure? Was it destroyed or lost? if so, when was it lost? Is this information […]

Filed Under: History, Q & A, Sources of Islam

Alleged Innovations by Hazrat Umar (ra)

October 30, 2003

Question I have heard that after the death of Holy Prophet (pbuh) especially during the rule of Hazrat Umar (ra), several changes were made in the ordinance of the State and religion. Hazrat Umar (ra) introduced some new laws in the Islamic Shariah and these laws have become part of Islamic culture and tradition and […]

Filed Under: History, Islamic Beliefs, Q & A

When Did the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Die?

September 9, 2003

Question When did Mohammed die? Answer To this simple and short question, I am afraid I cannot respond with precise details. There is indeed difference of opinion regarding the exact date when the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) died. It is however certain that he departed from this world in the 11th year after Hijrah1 the month […]

Filed Under: History, Q & A

Ali’s (ra) Participation in the Collective Affairs During the Caliphate of Abu Bakr (ra) and Umar (ra)

September 3, 2003

Question I would like to ask you some questions related to the period of the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr and Umar(ra). I have written the questions in points to make it explicit for you. The questions are as follows: What was the position of Sayyida Imam Ali during the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr […]

Filed Under: History, Q & A

Boycott of Banu Hashim

August 22, 2003

Question One of my friend forwarded some questions to me , since i couldnt find any satisfactory answers to his questions than I decided to ask you his questions. One of his question is as follows: History testifies that when Hadhrath Muhammad (saaws) declared his Prophethood (saaws), the Quraysh subjected the Bani Hashim to a boycott. Hadhrath […]

Filed Under: History, Q & A

Was Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Really NOT-Learned?

June 5, 2003

Question It was the habit of Muhammad (peace be upon him) to frequently remove himself from the midst of his fellow Arabs and their heathenistic actions and spend many days secluded in the cave of “Hiraa” in the mountains of Makkah where he would pray to God according to the religion of Abraham (peace be […]

Filed Under: History, Q & A

A Question on the Night Journey of the Prophet (pbuh)

June 1, 2003

Question I wish to know as to what is your real ideology about the night journey of prophet, is it just a journey to the two mosques or is it right till the seven heavens and then much closer to Allah, because if there was much closeness to Allah then that should have been mentioned […]

Filed Under: History, Islamic Beliefs, Personalities, Q & A

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