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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 archiveInvestments in StocksOn Investing in Stocks I found your site useful and informative. But could you elaborate more on the question of Investing in Stocks etc. Stock prices also can…