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

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Who Are the “People of the Book?”

August 11, 2011 by Admin

Question Dear Brother, Ramadan Kareem. In response to the one of the question regarding “people of the book” you wrote that “The People of the Book in reference, generally speaking, are Christians and Jews of all time.In some contexts it is specific to a certain matter but overall the term is, without a doubt, in […]

Filed Under: Islamic Beliefs, Other Religions, Q & A

Does “People Of The Book” Refer Only To The Time Of The Prophet’s (pbuh)?

May 18, 2011 by Admin

Question I wish to marry a Christian lady of good moral. I am meeting opposition from my friends who say this is not permitted to me. They tell me that even though Holy Qur’an tells me that it is permissible this refers to Christians and Jews at the time of the Prophet (PBUH) and that […]

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Is the Bible the Source of the Qur’an?

February 18, 2011 by Admin

Question Isn’t Islam related to the Bible? I know they have the Qur’an to go off of but where did they get the information about the prophets in the first place? And if they believe in those propherts why don’t they believe in the Bible if the information is the same? Answer Islam contains some […]

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Qur’an & Bible: How Can We Know If They Are the Truth?

September 20, 2005 by Admin

Question How can we know whether those holy books written are the truth? Those holy books give different view about Jesus,and i don’t know which i should pick to believe.there’s no proof about the history as well. Answer The Truth is arrived at by deep, thorough and honest seeking. When the Truth is revealed you […]

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Sharing Pots and Pans With A Christian Roommate

September 19, 2005 by Admin

Question i live with a christian student we cook in the same frying pan so can we both use it for cooking or should i buy a new one for myself. Answer There is nothing wrong with sharing the same frying pan; thus, there is no reason to buy a new one. I hope this […]

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Marriage With Non-Muslims Who Have No Religion But Believe in One God

September 14, 2005 by Admin

Question Assalam-a-alaikum. I just have a question about marriage with non-muslims. I have read other questions and answers on the same topic but I had one of my own. I was wondering if a person believes in one god, is not a polytheist, atheist but also does not believe in any religon, if a marriage […]

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Marrying a Non-Muslim Whose Conversion is Insincere

September 13, 2005 by Admin

Question I have enjoyed reading all your comments on interfaith marriage. I myself am a Muslim woman engaged to a Christian man. My family, who are convinced that this is huge sin on my part, are putting a great deal of pressure on him to perform the Shahdah (convert). They think that by him converting, […]

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Marriage with Non-Muslims

August 14, 2005 by Admin

Question Salam, I have read almost all the questions on the same topic but I still could not figure out one thing. It is prohibited in Islam to marry a polytheist but my fiance is a non-muslim indian. She does not believe in Hinduism nor any other religions. She believes that there is a god […]

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Islamic Teachings on ‘What Adam (pbuh) Lost’ in Paradise

May 17, 2005 by Admin

Question Salaam Brother Thanks for all of your help in answering critical questions in the light of Quran. I have some serious issues and concerns about the Christians’ debate about “Concept of original Sin”. According to Islamic teaching, this is not suitable view of God and his Justice. As every soul is responsible for his […]

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Who is Allowed to Clean a Mosque?

April 20, 2005 by Admin

Question Is non Muslim janitorial staff allowed to clean the mosque and do repair work or only Muslims can do this job. Answer Verse Al Tawbah 9:17 of the Qur’an has only prohibited maintenance/repairing of mosques by Mushrikeen.Mushrikeen are those who clearly ascribe partners to God. Therefore there is no reason to believe that those […]

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