Question I have many doubts that circle around the events relating to Prophet’s (pbuh) death and the subsequent events that took place. Kindly clarify. Why didn’t the Prophet (pbuh) appoint khulafah for the Muslims before his death so that he could have avoided the potential political conflict that may arise after his demise? Why did […]
Was Islam Spread by Force?
Question Non Muslims claim that in the beginning Islam was spread by force. Whereas Muslims claim that in Islam no one can be forced to accept any religion in a true Islamic society. What can be said to substantiate this claim of Muslims? Answer The statement ‘in the beginning Islam was spread by force’ is […]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (ra) & the More Recognized Books of Hadith
Question Who was Hazrat Abu Hurara (ra)? When and where was he born? How many Hadiths of Prophet (saw) was coded by Hazrat Abu Huraira (ra)? How far the Hadiths coded by him are recognized? Name the 7 best books of Hathis on which Sunni Muslims believe? Was Hazrat Abu Huraira (r.a) the Sahabi of […]
Which One Was the First Verse to Be Sent Down?
Question Was the Fatiha first or Al Alaq? This is my basic question if you could just give as much detail as to why there is a question as to which of the two came first it would be helpful. Isn’t Al Alaq more harmonious with the hadith from Aisha? What’s the evidence that supports […]
Reasons of the Political Downfall of the Muslims…
Question What are the fundamental reasons, that you think, are responsible for the deplorable condition of the Muslims of our time? Some say the main reasons are: 1. Oppression of women 2. Taqlid 3. Betrayal of the Arabs etc. We like to hear your comment. Thank you Answer There could be a number of reasons […]
Time Period Between Prophets
Question I would like to know the time periods between prophets in years; i.e. from Adam to Noah (pbuh) to Moses to David (pbuh) to Jesus (pbuh) to Muhammad (pbuh). Jazzakallah khairun Answer The time of the earlier prophets (Adam and Noah) is not known accurately. Even though the scholars of the Bible have tried […]
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 […]
Tomb of Hadhrat Ali (ra)
Question I would like to know where the tomb of Hazrat Ali (ra) is located? I’ve heard from some one that it is located in Mazar-e-sharif in Afghanistan. Is it true? If yes, then please. tell me how did he get buried so far a place from Kufa? Thank you Answer According to Ibn Katheer, […]
Who Built Masjid-Aqsa?
Question My question is that who was the person who built Masjid-al- Aqsa? I’ve read in an article that it was built by Hazrat Omar (ra). Is this true? Thank you Answer The Masjid al-Aqsaa was built by the Prophet Solomon (pbuh), centuries before Hadhrat Omar (ra). Regards, Moiz Amjad January 7, 2002
What Did the Prophet (pbuh) Give Fatimah (ra) on Her Marriage?
Question What our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave to his daughter Fatima (RA) on her marriage? Answer According to the author of “Siyar al-Sahabah”, the Prophet (pbuh) gave the following items to Faatimah (ra) at her marriage: A bedstead plaited with rush string; A cushion made of leather filled […]