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

Are the Quraysh Supposed to Lead All Muslims for All Time?

Question I just heard a hadith which is referred in your website by the following link too. i heard that it means that only people of Quresh can rule the country otherwise its unislamic to follow any other ruler who is not from Quresh Tribe: Narrative Regarding, ‘Quraish Will Remain Rulers Until They Lose God’s Support’ […]

Regarding Khilafah

Question Assalaamu alaikum I wanted to know your opinion on this hadeeth and some people use it as a prophecy that Khilafah will be re-established and we have to work for that. Please tell me what is the correct opinion? It was narrated by Ahmed in his Musnad, from Al-Nu’man b. Bashir, who said: “We […]

Jihad With the Qur’an

Question Can the Verse 25:52 (do Jihad with Quran)which was revealed in Mecca interpritared to bring about a political revolution/not to obey constitution(obey not the disbelievers)in a country where Muslims are not in power?If this is not the correct interpritation then what is the correct interpritation as the word used is Jihad? Thank you. Was […]

The Imposition of Jizya

Question One of my friends has said that during the starting time of Islam, the concept of “jazia” was very strange. When we look at the concept of “jazia” it is strange that a nation say Muslim attacks on another nation and put three choices in front of them that accept Islam give jazia and […]

Social Inequality in a Muslim State

Question Assalam o Alaikum, The orientalists claim that an Islamic State promotes social inequality. The rights of muslims and non-muslims are different and unequal which promotes hatred for one another. I have read previous questions regarding this topic but did not get the clear picture. What is the status of a non-muslim in an Islamic […]

Justifying the Divisions of the Ummah

Question Assalamu alaikum,In your answer to bro Asim Awam question dated 25 th Dec 2000, you replied as follows “…This fourth condition is that of independent rule, which is an essential condition, in the Shari`ah, for Qitaal (i.e. armed conflict). Thus, in such conditions, the person organizing the said movement should already possess authority and […]

Muslim Leaders and Their Speeches

Question The question needs to be asked following the events of the recent weeks and months- Will the Islam community leaders preach a speech of peace and understanding as is in the religion or will they preach of war and bloodshed out of revenge for those who transgress against them. Answer The question you have […]

Potential Government Censorship Issues

Question If a government decides to censor, in the interests of preserving the collective moral and spiritual cleansing process, by what standard must it go about censoring lewdness, violence, etc.? Ideas about what exactly constitutes “lewdness” differ from culture to culture. For example, here in the United States, a man and a woman kissing on […]

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 […]

Relating to Bay`ah…

Question Can you please answer the following question about Bay`ah. What is the Islamic view of Bay`ah in your understanding? When is it necessary to join a Jama`at and take a pledge and what is the correct procedure? What is the criteria of the Ameer? How it is possible for a common Muslim to judge […]