Question Brother, I have a very important question for you: “Where is Allah?” Please state your evidence (Qur’anic verses, tafseer1, Hadith etc.) Thank you very much Answer Clarification Sought What exactly do you imply by the question? Do you want to know where God is, in the physical sense? If that is what you imply, […]
Position of Dreams
Question What is the position and significance of dreams in Islam? Answer Dreams, normally, do not have any religious significance. The only exception are the dreams of a prophet of God. A person may dream about something, which on the basis of his subsequent experience, is found to be true. But even in this case, […]
Will People Enter Paradise Only on the Basis of God’s Mercy
Question This particular hadith was sent to me recently but I feel as though there are parts of it missing. could you please let me know what the complete hadith is or whether this is the complete hadith. Narrated by Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anho): Allah’s Apostle (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The deeds of anyone of […]
The Qur’an on the Finality of Prophethood
Question I recently came across a website that was propagating the movement of Mr. Ghulam Ahmed – the Ahmadis. There was a particular argument of their’s, which I had hoped to get some more counter arguments for. This was the particular statements concerning the finality of the prophet. What is the evidence from the Quran […]
Information Regarding the Creation
Question And He created seven skies (heavens) in two days, and taught each sky its duties. And He adorned the nearest sky (or: the sky of this world) with lamps (stars)… (Fussilat 41: 12). It states that God took two days to create the heavens. I have always held the belief of “KunFayakun“, (i.e. be […]
The Last Prophet & The Last Messenger?
Question I understand that Islam teaches that Muhammad is the LAST MESSENGER. I know that the Qur’an teaches that Muhammad is the last prophet. IS THERE A VERSE IN THE QURAN THAT STATES THAT MUHAMMED IS THE LAST MESSENGER? Answer The Qur’an has called Mohammad “Khaatam al-Nabiyee’n” which means ‘seal of the prophethood’. Muslim scholars, […]
Are Prophets Sinless?
Question Our belief is that ALL Prophets are sinless. I have been asked if there is any proof from the Quran for this. Do you know of any relevant verses? Answer Prophets of God, according to the Muslim faith, are people selected by God Himself to deliver His message to mankind. The Muslim belief that […]
About Magic & Other Effects
Question Is it really true that people can do magic and bring trails and hard times? Was the Prophet saw, really have magic done to him by a jewish lady, any details you know; the sending of Surah Falaq & Naas was to ward of the magic? People in Pakistan go to a person who […]
What Will Happen to Jews and Christians?
Question There has been recent discussion about the fact whether Christians and Jews will be going to heaven along with Muslims (insha’Allah). The argument is such: Christians and Jews who are isolated from Islam have the possibility to go to heaven but those who have been exposed to Islam do not. Also certain verses in […]
If a Child Gets His Name From His Father, Then What is a Seyed?
Question It is believed and practiced that a child gets his name from his father’s side. Generations are carried on by male children of the family. The question is that the prophet (pbuh) didn’t have a son. He (pbuh) only had a daughter then on what basis can any one claim to be a “Syed“? […]