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Evaluating Islam -- Is Islam a Male Dominant Religion? I have recently become very curious with the Muslim faith after gaining a very special friendship with a Muslim…
Earlier archiveA Comment on Husband/Wife RelationshipA Comment on Husband/Wife Relationship I don't understand how the word 'maintain' came to mean 'has authority over'. A man's responsibilty to mantain and protect does not imply…
Earlier archiveRegarding Mehram RelationsRegarding Mehram Relations One's father-in-law is a mahram, what if you separate from your husband, is he still your mahram/does one have to do the hijab? also same…
Earlier archiveThe Challenge in Surah Al-Rehmaan 55: 33The Challenge in Surah Al-Rehmaan 55: 33 In Surah Al-Rehman , there is a challenge for both men and jinn to penetrate the heavens. What is this referring…
Earlier archivePermitted Cases of Divorce in IslamPermitted Cases of Divorce in Islam... What are the permitted cases for divorce in Islam? Does a woman has also the right to ask for divorce? Reply I…
Earlier archiveWitness of WomenWitness of Women If Islam says that it gives equal rights to women, why then are women half a witness as compared to men? Don't say here that…
Earlier archivePaper MarriagePaper Marriage Paper marriage is becoming very common in UK and USA among expatriates from poor countries. Muslims and non-Muslims are equally involved in this practice. Is it…
Earlier archiveIs it Obligatory for Women to Cover their HeadsIs it Obligatory for Women to Cover their Heads? Is there a direct order in the Qur'an for covering heads for women or is it derived from authentic…
Earlier archiveWhat Does the Forbidden Tree (Al-Baqarah 2: 35) Stand For?What Does the Forbidden Tree ( Al-Baqarah 2: 35) Stand For? In your translation of Surah Al-Baqarah you have pointed out that the 'tree of temptation' seems to…
Earlier archiveCan a Man Marry Another Woman Without Divorcing His First WifeCan a Man Marry Another Woman Without Divorcing His First Wife? If a man who is a Muslim has been apart from his wife for three months, and…
Earlier archiveA Further Addition to the Discussion on 'Beating Wives'...A Further Addition to the Discussion on 'Beating Wives' Thank you for such a swift reply. I very much appreciate you taking the time to discuss this matter…
Earlier archiveMut`ahMut`ah WHAT IS MEANT BY " MUT`AH NIKAH "? WHAT IS ITS HISTORY AND PLACE IN MODERN AGE? Reply " Mut`ah " refers to temporary marriage. There is…