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

The True Origins of the Sa’i

Question Sir, as sai is one of the important rituals of Haj and Umra, what is its background in terms of Islam. According to one version ascribed to a surah of holly Qur’an, it is reminiscent of tawaf performed by Hazrat Ibrahim and sacrifice of Hazrat Ismail after sighting him at marwa from safa hill, […]

Islam & Terrorism: Why are Muslims so Angry?

Question Your Ramadan tip included the tip, #3, clearing anger from your heart. Islamic terrorists, the 911 hijackers, they were all at peace? Why do fundamental Islamists kill? How does the teaching of being at peace reconcile with the actions of Islamists? Answer There are two misconceptions in your question that require clarification: 1. your […]

Has God Forsaken Me?

Question Assalamualaikum. For the 20 years that I have been on this Earth, I feel that my life has been nothing but suffering and misery. I’ve tried to see the good in my life, I’ve tried to console myself by telling me that anything bad that happens is Allah’s will and his a trial that […]

Prayerful But Lacking Piety

Question How our Salah is related to Haya? People pray 5 times a day & still have no Haya why is that? Answer Prayer is the spiritual exercise that develops the soul and cultivates character. It is supposed to be the constant reminder of who we are, what we are supposed to be doing and […]

Reliance on God

Question How Can I increase my tawakkul or how can I make my tawakkul powerful to ALLAH and our Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam Answer Tawakkul is reliance on God. There is no method or practice to it. In fact, Tawakkul strengthens as one’s conviction increases. If the spiritual self is nourished then the […]

When May We Pay Zakat al-Fitr?

Question Assalamualaikum. I have two questions: We know that the preferred deadline for the Fitra to be distributed is before going to the prayer of Eid-ul-fitr. However, when can we start distributing the Fitra. I had brought water of Zam Zam in 2007 from Mecca. However, due to my negligence, some water could not be […]

Making a Wish Upon the Ka’bah

Question Assalamu alaikum va rahmathullah, I have heard that if you hold the kabaa and ask Allah, he would give whatever you ask. is it true? What are the time Allah would surely answer our prayers.? Any conditions for that? Answer Wa Alaykumu Salam Islam’s teachings are about attaining a closer relationship to the Almighty. […]

Using Different Languages In Prayer

Question Selam As i understand according to your opinion only the parts of salah that are recited loud should be recitid in arabic and stricktly as the prophet did now my question is can i recite rabbena lakal hamd in another language then arabic even so that recited same words there and can i exempel […]