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Title: The Qur'anic Depiction of the Day of Judgment - Al-Muzzammil 73: 17 Question: What does the phrase "The Day when Children will be hoary-headed" mean (73:17)? Does…
Earlier archiveThe Origin of the word 'Allah'Title: The Origin of the word 'Allah' Question: What is the derivation of the word "Allah"? Some scholars say it derives from al+ illah ("the God"), but many…
Earlier archiveComments & Questions on the Explanation of the Law of Inheritance...Title: Comments & Questions on the Explanation of the Law of Inheritance... Question: Dear brother what do you say about the following criticism by Salim Morgan. I would…
Earlier archiveThe Implication of 'Holy War' in the Word 'Jihaad'Title: The Implication of 'Holy War' in the Word 'Jihaad' Question: I have read in Catholic apologetic books that jihad literally means self-defense instead of holy war that…
Earlier archiveClarification of Al-Mumtahinah 60: 13Title: Clarification of Al-Mumtahinah 60: 13 Question: I have no right to ask about the construction of words in the Qur'an. Just when I read the verse below,…
Earlier archiveThe Use of 'Lauw' in the Arabic language - Clarification of Aal Imraan 3: 110Title: The Use of 'Lauw' in the Arabic language - Clarification of Aal Imraan 3: 110 Question: I would like for you to review the following and comment…
Earlier archiveRegarding Al-Kahaf 18: 86 - A Scientific Error?Title: Regarding Al-Kahaf 18: 86 - A Scientific Error? Question: My question is regarding the explanation of Ayah 86 of Surah Al Kahf with respect to the scientific…
Earlier archiveThe Implication of the Word 'Death' in Al-Baqarah 2: 55 - 56Title: The Implication of the Word 'Death' in Al-Baqarah 2: 55 - 56 Question: I have a question about this verse, what is actually meant by "then we…
Earlier archiveVerses Making Recommendations rather than Prescriptions...Title: Verses Making Recommendations rather than Prescriptions... Question: I was just wondering if there were any directives in the Qur'an which are suggestions as opposed to commands. In…
Earlier archiveIf Jesus (pbuh) was not Crucified...Title: If Jesus (pbuh) was not Crucified... Question: I hope you might be able to help me with some confusion I'm having. I am a Christian who is…
Earlier archiveThe Concept of SatanTitle: The Concept of Satan Question: The concept or person of satan is an interesting one. Recently in a conversation I was having with a non-Muslim friend of…
Earlier archiveWhat is the Meaning of 'Creation in Pairs'? - Al-Zaariyaat 51: 49Title: What is the Meaning of 'Creation in Pairs'? - Al-Zaariyaat 51: 49 Question: Hello. My name is Johnny Thompson, and I am very interested in the Qur'an…