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

Mistakes Done Due to Lack of Knowledge

Question I needed to know that if we make mistakes due to ignorance or lack of knowledge about matters related to religion and daily life, will we be held accountable? I have read so many places in Quran that Allah is most forgiving but despite this some traditional scholars are of the view that we […]

To Swear a False Oath

Question First may I say that if I say something that is offensive please know that it most definitely is not meant to be. I am only just beginning to learn of Islam and fear I may offend. In my country (the USA) I already knew more than many of my countrymen and it is […]

Doing Something for Islam

Question A few weeks ago i was watching an islamic show mentioning and stressing the fact that every muslim- Woman & Man, have to do something for Islam. What can we do as muslims to have said that we have done something for islam? Whats the least we can do and whats the maximum? You […]

The Golden Rule in Islam

Question hello, in my school (a catholic school) my teacher wants me explain the scoail teaching as how we see all human beings. for an example…. christians see all people are created in God’s images and likenesses (located in Genisis).. but the muslims say we are all equal within God’s eyes we all die and […]

Relationships With Neighbors

Question Assalamu Alaikum, I am Staying with my friends who are non-muslims in a house which is owned by a Muslim. There is a Non-Muslim family staying opposite to my house where in there is a teenage girl. In the beginning I noticed that she is getting attracted towards my room (Rather I found she […]

Attaining Taqwa

Question Assalam-u-alaikum, What is Taqwa? What acts constitute Taqwa? How should one attain Taqwa? What are the pitfalls a seeker of Taqwa should be mindful of? Answer Taqwa is fear of God. It is the fear of earning His displeasure and being deprived of His all abounding mercy. Of course this fear is based on […]

Homosexual Assault

Question If someone performs homosexual acts or tries to do so on somebody, then can one fight with him or beat him, I mean to say can one indulge in a fight with him? Answer Anyone may defend himself or herself if a violation of their personal space occurs.  Any unwelcome contact may be rejected […]