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

Jihad With the Qur’an

Question Can the Verse 25:52 (do Jihad with Quran)which was revealed in Mecca interpritared to bring about a political revolution/not to obey constitution(obey not the disbelievers)in a country where Muslims are not in power?If this is not the correct interpritation then what is the correct interpritation as the word used is Jihad? Thank you. Was […]

What is the Unseen (Ghayb)?

Question I have a question on the following verse number 3 from Surah Al-Baqarah: In Surah AL-BAQARA chapter number 2 verse number 3, Allah(swt) states: “Those who believe in the unseen and keep up prayer and spend out of what We have given them. “ Can you please explain this verse according to your understanding […]

“Ahmed” (pbuh) in Al Saff 61:6

Question How can we prove that “Ahmed” mentioned in the verse 61:6, refers to Muhammed [pbuh]? Thanks. Answer It is self evident that the verse under consideration is referring to Muhammad (pbuh). He (pbuh) was named ‘Ahmad’ by his Mother. This was his actual name. However, he was known by his appellation ‘Muhammad’ as was […]

Is Jesus (pbuh) Alive?

Question Correct me if I am wrong, but I think according to your site Jesus (peace be upon him) is dead. But according to the Quran he (peace be upon him)is alive and raised up. Allah says”….but they killed him not nor crucified him, but the resemblance of Jesus(peace be upon him)was put over another […]

Definition of Sunnah

Question Why do you define the sunnah the way you do? Answer A definition for Sunnah has been given by Moiz Amjad as follows: the term Sunnah refers to those actions of the Prophet (pbuh), which the Prophet (pbuh) initiated, performed and promoted among ALL his followers, as a part of God’s religion. A close […]

7 Versions of the Qur’an

Question I have recently come to know that there are 7 different versions of Quran. A learned, scholarly person said it in a conference at some university . He also said that the differences are of minute nature but they do exist, the Quran we study today is one of these 7 versions and that […]

Mistakes Done Due to Lack of Knowledge

Question I needed to know that if we make mistakes due to ignorance or lack of knowledge about matters related to religion and daily life, will we be held accountable? I have read so many places in Quran that Allah is most forgiving but despite this some traditional scholars are of the view that we […]

Al Qiyamah 75:4 a Fingerprints Phenomenon?

Question Please explain the following verse from Surah Al-Qiyamah, Chapter No.75, Verse No.4 which says: “Yes we are able to put together in perfect order the tips of his fingers.” According to the opinion of some people, this verse refers to the fingerprints that we (all human beings) have. What do you say? Regards Answer […]