Question In some of your responses to questions you use the term “superstition”. I want to ask you what does this term exactly implicate? How do you define “superstitions” or superstitious belief” and what is your philosophical understanding of it? May Peace be with you. Answer Webster’s New World College Dictionary defines “superstition” as: Any […]
Are the Majority of Muslims Incorrect?
Question I am a frequent visitor of your site and really admire the efforts and work of the team of this website. I get a little amazed on most of your interpretations and responses to various questions posted by various visitors to the site. For example I have gone through in detail to your responses […]
How May I Defeat the Forces of Evil?
Question I like the website. It is very informative; congrats for all the efforts. I have a question, since 5 years I have been trying to focus on following Islam but now i have lost the hope as every time I start something happens and I stop following it but now the state is such […]
What is Your Method of Interpreting Islam?
Question I have been asked by a friend for a detailed account of your methodology in arriving at decisions. I know that you say your only source is Qur’an and Sunnah. Does consensus of scholars or ahadith play any part at all in the formation of your thought? Jazakum Allah khair for your work. I […]
“Sunnat Allah” and “Sunnat Al-Rasool”
Question Please answer the following questions: What is the meaning of “Sunnat”? Is its plural referred as “Sunnah” or “Sunnan”? What is the meaning of “Sunnat Rasool” and “Sunnat Allah”? Are “Sunnat”, “Sunnat Rasool” and “Sunnat Allah” used as words or as specific terms? Is the word/term of “Sunnat Rasool” referred to as ‘Sunnah’ of […]
Issues Relating to Belief in God & His Revelation
Question It is so natural in human beings that they, in matters related to their life and living, have an aim or have aims. To be able to achieve their aim/aims, they have a properly worked out plan/program of action that makes them steadily progress towards their aim/aims. In this plan, critical analyses of their […]
Asking People for Religious Advice and Opinions
Question I often have posted questions but is it right for me to ask strangers (and follow) their advice? I am really confused. I do not know who I am asking these questions so I feel awkward at times. I hope I didn’t offend anyone. Thank you Answer Our acceptance or non-acceptance of a religious […]
Criticizing Conventional Islam
Question On one side conventions and traditions are included in Islamic law as Maroof, but on the other side traditional Islam is criticized by scholars. Please explain the difference between the two. Answer No doubt, the traditions and customs of a certain society would be given a due importance provided those are not contrary to […]
Terms Relating to Alms
Question Could you please clarify for me, what the different categories for alms-giving are? Apart from the obligatory zakah, what other forms are there – like sadqa, khairaat, et cetera? Kindly define the various kinds, because I would like to be sure of my niyyah while giving. Many Thanks. Allah Hafiz. Answer Basically there are […]
Is Islam Not a ‘Complete Code of Life’?
Question In some of your answers you write “… the Shari`ah is silent on this subject …” Does this mean that Islam is not the complete way of life? Answer Islam has not given us extensive guidance regarding all issues and aspects of life. On the contrary, the nature of Islamic directives is solely in […]
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