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

Is the Concept of Riba (Interest) Misunderstood?

Question My quetsion is regarding Interest (riba). It is unanimously accepted that interest is haram in Islam. I have heard various scholars who give references to various verses of the Holy Quran to support this notion. However I disagree with the interpretation of such verses. In the time of Holy Prophet (PBUH) interest was used […]

What Does “Lam” Indicate in Al Talaq 65:4?

Question Assalamu Alikum, Javed Sb in his explanation of verse no 4 of surah talaq says”The Qur’anic words are”wal laati lam yahzin”. In the Arabic language, the word “lam” is used for total and strong negation. Hence the expression cannot connote those girls who have not started to menstruate; it can only connote girls who […]

Is Eternal Suffering in Hell Just?

Question Asslamoalikum, I am very confused about the concept of eternal Hell. Suffering in an eternal Hell creates a confusion about divine justice, since eternity does not seem to be equal to evil committed during a limited life span of a human (lets say an average of 60-70 years). While reading the Quran I came […]

Cain & Abel Contradiction

Question The first murder occurred between Ha bee l and Kabeel: the first siblings. Habeel spoke to Kabeel that Allah Almighty will accept the offering only from person having “takwa” But any kind of dilect developed in this world millions of years after the creation of man.Can you explain the contradiction? Answer If I were […]

Deadbeat Husband

Question Salam alaikum My husband lies about his coditions to get benefits. I have tried so many times to tell him to find a job but it always end up in argument. Anyway 2 years ago he decided to get a second wife who lives in Finland. I am very upset as he doesn’t work […]

When May We Pay Zakat al-Fitr?

Question Assalamualaikum. I have two questions: We know that the preferred deadline for the Fitra to be distributed is before going to the prayer of Eid-ul-fitr. However, when can we start distributing the Fitra. I had brought water of Zam Zam in 2007 from Mecca. However, due to my negligence, some water could not be […]

Water Parks & Resorts

Question Assalamoalikum, Water Parks are a mode of entertainment in a lot of countries these days. A lot muslims are going to these parks without considering the negative environment inside these parks. Certainly to lower ones gaze in such an place where women and men are practically naked is a task too difficult. What is […]

Making a Wish Upon the Ka’bah

Question Assalamu alaikum va rahmathullah, I have heard that if you hold the kabaa and ask Allah, he would give whatever you ask. is it true? What are the time Allah would surely answer our prayers.? Any conditions for that? Answer Wa Alaykumu Salam Islam’s teachings are about attaining a closer relationship to the Almighty. […]

Is the Prophet’s (pbuh) Father Abdullah In Hell?

Question Peace And Blessings Of Allah Be Upon All A non Muslim friend of mine asked a Question to whether the prophets Father will get paradise or not. To support the point he posted This Hadith Muslim :: Book 1 : Hadith 398 Anas reported: Verily, a person said: Messenger of Allah, where is my […]