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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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The Recommended Form of Government.... My question is regarding the form of govt. in Islam, because Islam does not accept majority philosophy so it does not accept current…
Earlier archiveA Further Clarification Regarding "Oral Sex"A Further Clarification Regarding 'Oral Sex' My consideration, not an objection, is about your viewpoint regarding oral sex. Justifying it you wrote : "Islam does not give any…
Earlier archiveRegarding the Allowance of MasturbationRegarding the Allowance of Masturbation You have said that Masturbation is allowed. Please tell me: If you wash yourself afterward real good with water, can you pray Namaaz…
Earlier archiveA Comment on 'The Incident of Karbala'The Comment Assalaamu alaikum, I read your response to a question about the Incident of Karbala, which was posted quite some time ago, and I have to wonder…
Earlier archiveHead Covering For WomenHead Covering For Women I was reading your answer about the query regarding head covering dated Dec. 22, 1998 , in which you wrote: In view of the…
Earlier archiveA Comment on the Beliefs and Practices of IsmailisA Comment on the Beliefs and Practices of Ismailis This is XYZ [1] from U.S.A. Yesterday, my uncle told me about your website concerning various issues about Islam…
Earlier archiveWomen's Role in Propagation of IslamWomen's Role in Propagation of Islam I have a question for you that I have been pondering about for quite sometime now. My question is in regards to…
Earlier archiveRegarding Jiziyah on Non-Muslim Citizens of an Islamic State...Regarding Jiziyah on Non-Muslim Citizens of an Islamic State... History books, especially those written by non-Muslims are full of accusations about how Jaziya tax was unduly imposed by…
Earlier archiveUsing Perfumes with AlcoholUsing Perfumes with Alcoholic Contents Please give your viewpoint about alcoholic perfumes. Is there use allowed or not? Reply The Qur'an has prohibited Khamr (intoxicants or alcoholic beverages)…
Earlier archiveCalculation of Zakah For a Sleeping PartnerCalculation of Zaka'h For a Sleeping Partner I would like to ask a question which would be better explained with an example: suppose I invest Rs. 1 lakh…
Earlier archiveA Further Response to Beating WomenA Further Response to Beating Women... In regard to your response about "Beating Women" posted on May 17th. I won't discuss Nushooz in much detail since I have…
Earlier archiveA Comment Regarding Anal Sex and Masturbation...A Comment Regarding Anal Sex and Masturbation... I'm writing this to you from Saudi Arabia. I had the chance to visit your site www.understanding-islam.com . I enjoyed reading…