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

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Regarding the Prophet Ishmael (pbuh)…

February 3, 2003

Question A small question, if you have the time. Can you please tell me whether Prphet Ismail brought a new law? or did he follow the law of his father? Jazak Allah Answer The Prophet Ismai’l (Ishmael) did not bring a new law. His mission, just as the rest of the Prophets from the progeny […]

Filed Under: Islamic Beliefs, Personalities, Q & A

Relating to the Infallibility of the Prophet (pbuh)…

January 13, 2003

Question I want to see what are the limits of infallibility? What is the level of infallibility that we ascribe for the holy Prophet? Being protected in delivering the revelation of God; Being protected in saying any thing, no matter if he is in the state of anger or just in the state of giving […]

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Regarding the Announcement of the Surah Bara’ah

January 13, 2003

Question When the Surah of Baraat was revealed (it is reported that) the holy prophet said “No one but one of my own family should announce this Surah”, he then sent Ali (RA) to join the pilgrimiage that was led by Abubakr (RA) and announce the Surah. In some reports it says that Abubakr remained […]

Filed Under: History, Islamic Beliefs, Personalities, Q & A, Sources of Islam

Shaykh Ahmad as-Sirhindi and Sufism

December 16, 2002

Question Who was Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi and what was his role in the reformation of Sufism? Did he really profess to having prophetic guidance from God? And what was the concept of Tajdid-e-Alaf he propounded? Salaam `alaykum Answer Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi was born in Sirhind in 971 A.H. Sirhind is really Sarhand, which means the […]

Filed Under: Muslim Sects, Personalities, Q & A

Is the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) the Most Exalted Prophet of God?

December 2, 2002

Question We as Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the greatest Prophet among all that Allah sent to us. Are there any relevant verses in the Holy Quran that state about Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) high state and authority among all other Prophets, basically stating that he (PBUH) was the greatest Prophet of all? Answer […]

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Regarding the ‘Sins’ of Mohammad (pbuh)

November 18, 2002

Question I have always read that all the prophets of Allah are perfect people who do not sin.  While I do not believe in the Torah version of events, I thought, all prophets were people who must have committed mistakes and misjudgments (political, religious or social) here and there, which God corrected immediately and forgave […]

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Regarding the Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

November 11, 2002

Question What Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) teach the people? Some people say, for example, that Jesus gave us the message of LOVE. So what did our prophet teach us?? Answer According to the Islamic understanding, the teachings of each one of the prophets of God were the same in their nature. There was absolutely no difference […]

Filed Under: Overview of Islam, Personalities, Q & A

Did the Prophet (pbuh) Ever Recite the Adhan (Call to Prayer)?

November 10, 2002

Question Did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)ever recite or make the “ADHAN” by himself ? if yes, please give any reference and if not,then what was the reason ? Answer The Prophet (pbuh) had appointed people to recite Adhan. As the basic purpose of Adhan is to call people to prayer in a voice loud enough to […]

Filed Under: Personalities, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

The Vision of Sultan Noor Ud Din Zangi: Is the Prophet (pbuh) Still Alive?

October 12, 2002

Question It is mentioned that Sultan Noor Ud Din Zangi had a vision in which he saw the Prophet asking him to save him (pbuh) from the conspiracy of two men also shown to him in the vision. He saw this vision repeatedly and immediately returned to Medina where scrutiny of the matter ultimately transpired […]

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Regarding the Prophets’ Immunity to Sin

October 12, 2002

Question All the messengers of God were specifically chosen and appointed by God to not only deliver His message upon the nations, but also to manifest the truth absolutely and completely, such that no excuse for rejection could be left. God must have chosen the people because of their well-pleasing, exceptional faith and conduct prior […]

Filed Under: Islamic Beliefs, Personalities, Q & A

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