Question What do you know from Islamic history regarding the Shahadat of Hadhrat Husain, I was once told that he was killed by the Kufis not by Yazid, although I haven’t found any thing like that in Books, which we were recommended to read? Answer One of the points that I would like to stress […]
Who is the Prophet Zulqarnain?
Question Can you tell me who is Zulqarnain cited in the Koran (Surah Al Kahaf 18). Have you an answer about the Iron gate or the iron dam that stopped Gog and Magog and [is] still in work until the end of time. Where is it? Answer The Qur’an relates the story of Zulqarnain (one […]
The Implication of the Prophet (pbuh) Being the Perfect Example…
Question I was wondering where the Quran or Hadith state that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the perfect example for us? I know that Surah 33:21 says he is an excellent example but I was wondering if there was somewhere stating he was the perfect example. Answer The Qur’an in Al-Ahzab 33:21 says that in the […]
Was Iblis an Angel?
Question My question is about Surah 2: 34: And behold, we said to ANGELS: “bow down to Adam”. And they bowed down, except Iblis. He refused and was haughty. My understanding from the holy Qura’n about the angels, is that they always obey Allah Ta`ala1 and they don’t have any free will. What I would […]
Did the Prophet’s (pbuh) Wives Ever Speak in Public?
Question Is it true that none of the Prophet’s (pbuh) wives ever spoke in public? Were they ever allowed to speak their mind? His first wife had her own business and I have heard that some of his later wives even discussed politics and went to war. What do the Hadith and Qur’an say about […]
Where is Allah (swt)?
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, […]
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 […]
Was The Prophet (pbuh) Like Others in His Physical Properties?
Question Was Hadhrat Mohammad (pbuh) Noori (made of light) or Khaki (made of earth, like other human beings)? Answer According to the Qur’an, the Prophet (pbuh) in his physical properties was no different from the rest of mankind. The Qur’an says: Say to them (O Prophet): I am only a man like you, it has […]
What was Ayesha’s (ra) Age at the Time of Her Marriage to the Prophet (pbuh)?
Question What was Ayesha’s (ra) age at the time of her marriage? It is normally believed that she was nine years old at the time of her marriage with Mohammad (sws) was consummated. I do think it was according to the traditions of the Arab culture, as otherwise people would have objected to this marriage. […]