Question I was reading over the following verse: They do blaspheme who say: “God is Christ the son of Mary.” But said Christ: “O Children of Israel! Worship God, my Lord and your Lord.” Whoever joins other gods with God, God will forbid him the Garden, and the Fire will be his abode. There will […]
Why Does the Qur’an Arouse Man’s Attraction Towards the Opposite Sex?
Question Many non-Muslims and some Muslims have criticized the Qur’an in terms of its explanation of paradise. In some Surahs (55: 56) it mentions “in them will be maidens, chaste, restraining their glances”. Critics like to say that this is ‘giving the wrong impression’. So could you please explain to me how to argue this […]
Some Questions Regarding the Shares of Inheritance…
Question After studying the Quranic law of inheritance as explained by you, I found that following two points require further clarification. If a deceased person had more than one wives, which one of the following cases will apply. 1/8 shares of the total amount will be equally distributed among widows. Every one of the widows […]
Clarification of Al-Ahzab 33:72 – The Meaning of Al-Amanah
Question I was recently reading Surah 33: 72 in the Qur’an and was a bit confused. Is the Surah stating that humans chose “al-amanah” (which I am translating as reason….) but that it was a mistake? Is the Surah implying that one should not use one’s reason? Could you clarify? Answer First of all, I […]
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 […]
Can We Benefit the Dead With Any Good Deeds?
Question Can the living reward the dead by doing hajj for them and reading the Qur’an? In the case of the latter is there any significance in doing Qur’anic recital 3 days and 40 days after someone’s passing? This appears to be a common practice by some segments of the Pakistani society. Is there any […]
Whose Responsibility is to ‘Enjoin Good’ & ‘Forbid Evil’
Question Aal-Imran, V104: It is a daleel1 for the obligation of establishing a Hizb (party or group), calling for good (Islam), enjoining what is right and forbidding what is evil. Is this obligation Fard-al-`ayn2 or Fard-al-kifayah3? Answer The directive of enjoining good and forbidding evil is given at a number of instances. At some of […]
Is The Prophet (pbuh) to Be Followed in Religious Matters Only?
Question I asked my father a question, and he referred me to this site. I want to congratulate you on this very noble and useful effort. As I recall, When The Holy Prophet (PBUH) came to Medina, He found that the date farmers use to graft their crop. He advised them against this. At 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 […]
Slaughtering an Animal Without Invoking God’s Name
Question I am a new convert to Islam, living in the US. Over here, the meat available normally is not slaughtered by taking Gods name. Although, the animal is not slaughtered by taking any other’s name (ghair-Allah) either. What if we cannot get meat, which is properly slaughtered? I have heard that jews slaughter the […]
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