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Who Was Zulqarnain? Can you tell me who is Zulqarnain cited in the Koran (Surah Al Kahaf 18). Have you an answer about the Iron gate or the…
Earlier archiveIs Hadith an Independent Source of IslamIs Hadith an Independent Source of Islam? There is considerable debate among Muslims, especially in the US about the validity of believing in the ahaadith compilations and even…
Earlier archiveClarification of Al-Furqaan 25: 68 - 70 and Al-Nisaa 4: 48, 116Clarification of Al-Furqaan 25: 68 - 70 and Al-Nisaa 4: 48, 116 I was reading your response to Mr. Katz with regard to forgiveness of shirk . My…
Earlier archiveDifferences in the Shia and the Sunni SectDifferences in the Shiite and the Sunni Sect Are the differences between Shiite Islam and Sunni Islam as huge as many people seem to imply? Reply In my…
Earlier archiveRegarding Some Muslim Social Norms...Regarding Some Muslim Social Norms... My first question/concern is on the idea of polygamy. Do Muslims believe in having multiple wives? And if so, is it stated in…
Earlier archiveSequence of Events in the Hereafter...Sequence of Events in the Hereafter... What are the stages that people will pass through at the Day of Resurrection? Can you please, as much as you can,…
Earlier archiveMore on IsmailismMore on Ismailism... I had questioned you earlier about Ismailism but I am not really satisfied with your answer. Please advice: Is the Aga Khan the real descendent…
Earlier archiveAn Exchange With MrAn Exchange With Mr. Sam Shamoun [1] Mr. Shamoun's First Message Hello Fellow Colleagues, I saw your response to my points which were sent to you by one…
Earlier archiveCommunity Bathrooms...Community Bathrooms... A Muslim who serves in the United States military faces many issues. The troops usually go out to the field for exercises. Sometimes the shower facilities…
Earlier archiveBaring the Ankles During Prayers...Baring the Ankles During Prayers... In my country (Pakistan), when we stand for prayers, we are told to roll up our trousers or shalwars [1] up the ankle.…
Earlier archiveRegarding Some Decisions Consequent Upon Divorce...Regarding Some Decisions Consequent Upon Divorce... I have been separated from my husband for 1 full year and we have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. The main…
Earlier archiveRegarding the Reference in Al-Israa 17: 4 - 8Regarding the Reference in Al-Israa 17: 4 - 8 In Friday prayer today, the speaker lectured on the Muslim attachment to Jerusalem and talked about Surat Al-Israa .…