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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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What is status (inheritence point of view) of a house purchased equally by deceased father and elder son (50% each share), being maintained by elder son through out,…
Economic IssuesCalculations for ZakatCan you please help me calculate Zakat? I want to pay the appropriate amount. I am not trying to be cheap, but I have read wildly varying methods…
Worship and FastingPrayerful But Lacking PietyHow our Salah is related to Haya? People pray 5 times a day & still have no Haya why is that ?
Worship and FastingReliance on GodHow Can I increase my tawakkul or how can I make my tawakkul powerful to ALLAH and our Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam
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…
Economic IssuesIs the Concept of Riba (Interest) Misunderstood?My quetsion is regarding Interest (riba). It is unanimously accepted that interest is haram in Islam. I have heard various scholars who give references to various verses of…
Islamic BeliefsIs Visiting a Fortune Teller Kufr?salam i was told that going to a fortune teller and believing what they say will make you a kafir then i found this hadith - "Whoever went…
Miscellaneous IssuesWhat Does "Lam" Indicate in Al Talaq 65:4?Assalamu Alikum, Javed Sb in his explanation of verse no 4 of surah talaq says"The Qur'anic words are"wal laati lam yahzin". In the Arabic language, the word "lam"…
Islamic BeliefsIs Eternal Suffering in Hell Just?Asslamoalikum, I am very confused about the concept of eternal Hell. Suffering in an eternal Hell creates a confusion about divine justice, since eternity does not seem to…
Miscellaneous IssuesCain & Abel ContradictionThe first murder occurred between Ha bee l and Kabeel: the first siblings. Habeel spoke to Kabeel that Allah Almighty will accept the offering only from person having…
Social IssuesDeadbeat HusbandSalam alaikum My husband lies about his coditions to get benefits. I have tried so many times to tell him to find a job but it always end…
Worship and FastingWhen May we Pay Zakat al-Fitr?Assalamualaikum. I have two questions: We know that the preferred deadline for the Fitra to be distributed is before going to the prayer of Eid-ul-fitr. However, when can…