Personalities

Muslim Leaders and Their Speeches

April 25, 2003

Question The question needs to be asked following the events of the recent weeks and months- Will the Islam community leaders preach a speech of peace and understanding as is in the religion or will they preach of war and bloodshed out of revenge for those who transgress against them. Answer The question you have […]

The Quality of Muslim Scholars and the General Level of Morality

March 31, 2003

Question Since 9/11 I have been following the media about Islam carefully and have also browsed the Internet to find out what Muslims are like today. I have questions regarding the state of Muslims today: I sometimes read very good book about comparative Islam and then find out about the author. When doing so I […]

The Intercession Requested in the Supplication After Adhan

March 31, 2003

Question Please inform me about the importance of asking for shafaat of the prophet (pbuh) in dua after call for prayer. Answer Shafa`at (intercession) is actually one of those phenomena which will manifest the abounding mercy of the Almighty in the hereafter but it will be done only under His kind directives and only for […]

Regarding Kant’s Philosophy

March 24, 2003

Question In how far do you agree with Kant’s philosophy? Let me narrow down my question, so that it may be possible for you to write an answer: Kant believed in an immortal soul, he believed in free will and he had faith in a personal creator. He designates this elements of his belief as […]

About Revering the Companions

March 10, 2003

Question Many Muslims put ‘radhiallahu ann‘ after the name of a companion or other early Muslim. I have also been told that one must never say anything critical of a companion because they are the best generation. However, after reading any amount of ahadith literature, it becomes abundantly clear that the companions were humans and […]

Prohibition of Zaka’h for the Prophet (pbuh) and His Family

March 10, 2003

Question I know that one of the reasons that Zakat was forbiden for the Ale Muhammad was to avoid them being humiliated. What could be the reason that Zakat is forbidden for Ale Muhammad (Bani Hashem, Bani Abbas, etc.) at our present time when no one really distinguishes between Ale Muhammad and others? If there […]

Hands in Prayer According to Imam Malik’s Opinion

March 10, 2003

Question On what basis Imam Malik considers holding of hands in prayers as not recommended act in prayer. What is your understanding of the directives of Islam about this (I know that you do not consider this as part of Sunnat but keen to see how did you find the basis for the way that […]

Asking God Through the Prophet (pbuh)

March 10, 2003

Question What is your opinion about prayers like these: Oh Allah do such and such for me for the sake of Muhammad Oh Allah I ask you in the name of Muhammad Oh Allah accept Muhammad’s Shafaat for me , Oh Muhammad ask God to forgive me Oh Muhammad ask God to do such and […]

Clarification of the Hadith of Umm Zara

February 10, 2003

Question In the hadith of Umm zara’ in Bukhari, Muslim & Tirmidhi reveals 11 women describing their husbands. Aishah narrated the hadith: The story is told by the Prophet to Aishah or vice versa? It is told that they would not reveal their stories – then would not relating the story betray their trust esp. […]