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

Regarding Graves

Question My question is about burial. Can a grave be tall or have holy Qur’an written on it? Or can it have any marking such as name, birth date etc.? Answer The Prophet (pbuh) has generally been reported to discourage making permanent constructions on graves. This is basically due to the general human tendency of […]

Janazah Prayers in Absentia

Question Is there any room for “Janazah prayer in Absentia” in Islam, while: Janazah prayer has not been offered at the death place before burial. Janazah prayer has been offered by some Muslims but loved-ones want to offer at a different place (for example overseas). Wassalam! Answer Janazah prayer is primarily a part of the […]

Sacrificing an Animal on Eid al-Adhaa

Question Is making sacrifice on Eid al-adha necessary for an ordinary Muslim, other than those on hajj or umrah? Why not use the money on some charitable purpose! Answer Sacrificing an animal on Eid al-Adhaa is a part of the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh), which was taught and promoted by the Prophet (pbuh), not […]

Celebrating Eid Throughout the Muslim Ummah on the Same Date

Question Is it not necessary for all Muslims to celebrate Eid only one day, i.e. according to Saudi Arabia, because that is our Qibla? Answer Nothing can be termed as “necessary”, in religious matters, unless a clear directive of the Qur’an or the Sunnah has specified it to be “necessary”. The case for celebrating Eid […]

Are There Any Islamic Symbols?

Question Do Muslims have a symbol to represent their religion? Answer There are a number of symbols that represent Muslims. For instance, the Ka`bah – i.e. the small building toward which the Muslim direct themselves while offering their prayers – is a symbol to express the unity, and the monotheistic origin of the Muslim faith. […]