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Title: The Ink of the Scholar... Question: Consider the following quote from the Koran: "The ink of the scholar is more important than the blood of a martyr"…
Earlier archiveThe Principle on which a Child resembles either of its Parents - as given in HadithTitle: The Principle on which a Child resembles either of its Parents - as given in Hadith Question: In Bukhari vol IV, no. 546 a man comes to…
Earlier archiveWhere Does the Sun Go after Dusk?Title: Where Does the Sun Go after Dusk? Question: Today when I was sitting in khutba , I think the imam wanted to give evidence that the sun…
Earlier archiveRegarding the Hadith on the Return of Jesus (pbuh)Title: Regarding the Hadith on the Return of Jesus (pbuh) Question: I have a curious question. I understand Shezad Saleem's explanation of the death of Jesus in the…
Earlier archiveWomen's Role in Politics...Title: Women's Role in Politics... Question: There are certain Muslim Scholars, and I must say some very elegant ones of their time like Maulana Maududi, who are strongly…
Earlier archiveThe Implication of being Covered with 'Qatarah' and 'Ghabarah' - `Abas 80: 40 - 42Title: The Implication of being Covered with 'Qatarah' and 'Ghabarah' - `Abas 80: 40 - 42 Question: I came across a hadith in Sahih Bukhari - Qur'an (…
Earlier archiveAn Incident related to the Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Title: An Incident related to the Life of the Prophet (pbuh) Question: Dear brother, I am forwarding an E mail that I had received in my mailbox. I…
Earlier archiveClarification of a Narrative Regarding RamadhanTitle: Clarification of a Narrative Regarding Ramadhan Question: The common understanding of Muslims is that when Ramadan begins the devils are chained and the gates of heaven are…
Earlier archiveSeeing the Prophet (pbuh) in a DreamTitle: Seeing the Prophet (pbuh) in a Dream Question: A friend of mine Mr. XYZ [name withheld] is of the view that Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him)…
Earlier archiveThe Hadith Regarding Fasting for Six Days during the Month of ShawwaalTitle: The Hadith Regarding Fasting for Six Days during the Month of Shawwaal Question: Could you please relay the Hadith which states that the ajar [I.e. reward] of…
Earlier archiveA Case of a Severe Punishment Delivered by the Prophet (pbuh)Title: A Case of a Severe Punishment Delivered by the Prophet (pbuh) Question: I came across the following Hadith , today. Can you please explain whether you think…
Earlier archiveComments on Some Narratives Ascribed to the Prophet (pbuh)Title: Comments on Some Narratives Ascribed to the Prophet (pbuh) Question: Could you please comment on the authenticity of the following Hadiths Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of…