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

Trying Out Alcoholic Drinks

Question if a person drinks once only like one sip knowing it is bad but only drinks to see what bad is in it.and then decides to never try it again, how big of a sin is it? And what is the way of asking for forgiveness from ALLAH Almighty. Answer Curiosity and experimentation are […]

Recovering a Debt

Question I have a friend who borrowed from me a considerable sum of money. However he keeps on giving excuses after excuses & not being able to settle the debt. I understand it is considered a virtuous act to give extra time to debtors. But unfortunately he did not pay up not because he is […]

Taking a False Oath of the Holy Qur’an

Question My Question is if anyone in case of terrible problem or improper condition where he/she found himself/herself very miserable take false oath or swear of Holy Quran which is the biggest sin I know but is there any term in Islam which prevent him/her from the anger of God? Please send me reply as […]

Doing Good Deeds for Rewards?

Question The idea that good should be rewarded with good and that evil should be rewarded with evil makes sense to me. However, I often wonder about whether seeking reward for virtuous behavior and ethically sound action renders such behavior and action less virtuous. If someone, for example, decides to donate charity to please and […]

Relationship of Piety With Success in This Life

Question Does being a good Muslim increase the chances of (worldly) success in this life (however such success may be defined by an individual). Can someone be invited to the fold of Islam with promises of worldly success (as is being done in some quarters these days)? I anticipate that your answer will be “no”; […]

Animals and Animal Rights

Question Are there any animal rights established in Islam? I remember there’s a hadith that claims the Prophet did not allow the overloading of camels. What are animals’ position in this life? What are their position in the lifeafter? This maybe a childish question but do animals go to Heaven and Hell based on their […]

Keeping a Promise vs. Saving Your Child

Question Consider the following ethical dilemma. What, as a Muslim, would you do? You are bound by a promise, a financial contract, with someone to whom you owe money according to the terms of this contract. The deadline for the payment is fast approaching, but you are in the midst of previously unforeseen financial destitution, […]

When are We Excused From Being Moral?

Question On the one hand, in your article titled “Principles of Islamic Ethics – An Introduction” (among other articles), you maintain that ethical behavior is a requisite of a Muslim’s articles of faith, and that he must be moral and ethical, irrespective of the volume of the cost that is borne or the magnitude of […]