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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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Earlier archiveClarification of the Hadith of Umm Zara

Title: Clarification of the Hadith of Umm Zara Question: In the hadith of Umm zara' in Bukhari, Muslim & Tirmidhi reveals 11 women describing their husbands. Aishah narrated…

Earlier archiveMen Wearing Gold - Is Gold Forbidden?

Title: Men Wearing Gold - Is Gold Forbidden? Question: Why men are not allowed to wear gold jewels ? any particular reason? Answer: Gold is not inherently evil.…

Earlier archiveCruelty to Animals...

Title: Cruelty to Animals... Question: Why Halaal meat? What is the significance of such prescription? Does it not involve avoidable cruelty to the animals? What are Islam's views…

Earlier archiveHeaven Under Mother's Feet...

Title: Heaven Under Mother's Feet... Question: The question is regarding the famous saying regarding heaven being under mother's feet, I always understood this to be in regards to…

Earlier archiveReleasing non-Muslim Slaves as a Good Deed

Title: Releasing non-Muslim Slaves as a Good Deed Question: In the Islamic history Muslim masters were encouraged to release their slaves. Qur'an [90:10-13] says :" Did we not…

Earlier archiveReason for Prohibiting Gambling/Lottery

Title: Reason for Prohibiting Gambling/Lottery Question: Can you please explain the "Hikma" of the Qur'an for prohibiting Gambling/Lottery and other forms of similar practices and the ways it…

Earlier archiveA Clarification Regarding Luqman 31: 18, 19

Title: A Clarification Regarding Luqman 31: 18, 19 Question: I was hoping that you could provide me with the contextual background to the following verses taken from verses…

Earlier archiveDoes Islam Accept Moral Absolutes?

Title: Does Islam Accept Moral Absolutes? Question: I am doing a study of comparative religions and I would like to know if Islamic doctrine supports the following moral…

Earlier archiveRegarding 'Laghw'

Title: Regarding 'Laghw' Question: What does the Qur'an mean when it says "vain talk" (23:3)? What is 'vain talk?' Thanks Jamal Ahmed Answer: The Arabic word "Laghw" ,…

Earlier archiveRecommended Muslim Character during Inciting Encounters

Title: Recommended Muslim Character during Inciting Encounters Question: Recently my family and my friends family had been to shopping center. My wife asked the counter salesman to show…

Earlier archiveWiping hands over Neck during Ablution

Title: Wiping hands over Neck during Ablution Question: When performing wudhu we wipe wet hands over the head and then ears. I also wipe it over the neck.…

Earlier archiveWudu after Taking Shower without Washing Head

Title: Wudu after Taking Shower without Washing Head Question: Does taking shower without washing your head compensate for wudu ? Nauman Ilyas Answer: Because one of the essential…

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