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Political Establishment of Islam
Question Assalamu alaikum.Your claim that establishment of Islam politically was only for prophet (S) is wrong.Allah says-indeed in the messenger […]
If Islam Is Peaceful Why Did the Prophet (pbuh) Go To War?
Question If Islam is a peaceful religion , then Why Muhammad (PBUH) fought a handful of battles in his lifetime, […]
Regarding Khilafah
Question Assalaamu alaikum I wanted to know your opinion on this hadeeth and some people use it as a prophecy […]
What Does “Lam” Indicate in Al Talaq 65:4?
Question Assalamu Alikum, Javed Sb in his explanation of verse no 4 of surah talaq says”The Qur’anic words are”wal laati […]
Are the Quraysh Supposed to Lead All Muslims for All Time?
Question I just heard a hadith which is referred in your website by the following link too. i heard that […]
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A Christian missionary has cited the following Hadith from Bukhari and is demanding an explanation: Volume 9, Book 84, Number 57: Narrated `Ikrima : Some Zanadiqa (atheists) were…
HistoryRegarding the Revelation and the Arrangement of Surahs…I would like to start by saying " Jazakum ALLAH Khairun " for this site and for all the efforts you have put into it. 'Ma sha ALLAH'…
HistoryDid the Prophet Ever Joke and Laugh?A brother recently asked an interesting question concerning whether the prophet joked around ever? Did the Prophet enjoy laughing etc.?
HistoryThe Ten Companions who were Given the Glad Tidings of Paradise During their Life-timeWho are the 10 companions of the Prophet (pbuh) who were awarded paradise (jannah) in their lifetime? If possible, please also relate the sources from the various ahadith…
HistoryThe Authenticity of Mishkat and Muwatta Compared to Sahih al-Bukhari or Sahih Muslim?How authentic are books such as Mishkat or Muwatta with respect to Sahih al-Bukhari or Sahih Al-Muslim ? Usman Khokhar Pakistan
HistoryThe Wives & Children of the Khulafa e RashideenHow many wives and children did each of the kulfah-e-Rashideen have? Nauman Ilyas
HistoryShould We Kill Lizards?An incident took place in Saur cave where Prophet and Abu Bakkar Siddique(Peace be upon them)were hiding to escape from enemies.A spider web hid the cave.But a lizard…
HistoryHadith KasaI have some confusion over hadith-e-kisa. Because Shia people give it much importance. They say that panjtan pak (ehle-baat) have been addressed in this hadith directly. Would you…
HistoryIs Cyrus the Great Dhul Qarnayn?in this article you imply - http://www.understanding-islam.com/q-and-a/sources-of-islam/who-is-the-prophet-zulqarnain-5247 cyrus the great is Zulqarnain but can't have been him since he tolerated religion in his policy which is not allowed…
HistoryHadith on the Time Line of the Prophets & the Human RecordQuestion assalamalaykum I was reading on another site the following: The period between Adam and Nooh (peace be upon them both): it was narrated from Abu Umaamah that…
HistoryAt What Age Can We Have Sex With Slaves?If a man owned slave female, acquired lawfully, what would be the minimum age she should attain to make sexual intercourse with her permissible (i.e. sexual intercourse that…
HistoryZina (Fornication) vs Concubinagewhat is the differnece between zina and sex with slaves. is it really a book of God ??which allow rape of concubines . before i remove respect and…