Insurance: A review on legitimacy of general and life insurance Q283 :Insurance: A review on legitimacy of general and life insurance A283 : Quite some time back, I wrote an answer encouraging a reader to stop his life insurance policy. Two persons working in the field of insurance for a number of years have provided…
Read MoreSkies in the Qur'anic context Q604 :The Qur'an speaks of the existence of seven skies or seven heavens, but where are they? Does the Qur'an refer to the billions of galaxies that exist in the universe? What do you say to what astronomers have mentioned about an asteroid which will hit the earth on August…
Read MoreUsury: the nature of Q660 :In a previous answer on the question of riba, you stated: When a person borrows money from another, they specify a time for repayment. If the borrower cannot settle the loan at a specified time, he goes to the lender and asks him: "Would you agree to postpone settlement and…
Read MoreVideo of a wedding Q662 :In my part of the world, Muslim scholars object to the taking of photographs and videos of weddings, saying that it is un-Islamic to do so. What is the Islamic view on this? A662 : Taking photographs and filming videos are not objectionable in themselves. Some scholars say that photography…
Read MoreWorship: Practices - ingenious teachings or revelations Q715 :In every religion, worship practices have been established by some genius religious people. This is also true in the case of Islam. We do not have any detailed instructions regarding the way we should pray, but the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has taught us that.…
Read MoreMu'min: Who is a Muslim & who is a Mu'min (believer)? Q397 :There are many references in the Qur'an to Muslims and to Mu'mins, or believers. What is the difference between the two? A397 : The two terms are used frequently in the Qur'an, often interchangeable, but at other times with clearly different senses. We…
Read MoreTest tube babies: Islamic view Q642 :What does Islam say about test-tube babies, artificial insemination, sperm banks and the so-called "children-on-demand" techniques? A642 : Much is being said about the techniques now available as a result of what is termed the "revolution" in genetic engineering. There is the sperm bank which is used to fertilize…
Read MoreFashion and distortion of concepts, values Q198 :"Children of Adam, dress well when you attend any place or worship. Eat and drink but do not be wasteful. Surely He does not love the wasteful. Say, who has forbidden the adornment Allah has produced for His servants, and the wholesome means of sustenance? Say, in the…
Read MoreFood: Of the People of the Book Q226 :1. In his book, "The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam," Mr. Y. Al-Qaradhawi argues that all imported tinned meat and chicken originating with the People of the Book are lawful for Muslims to eat. He quotes verse 5 of surah 5, but ignores the word "Tayyibat"…
Read MoreGuidance which ends in ruin Q244 :May I quote from a book which I have been reading recently entitled: What Islam Is. Speaking on Zikr, the author makes this suggestion: "There is no need for those in whose hearts zikr of Allah has come to dwell permanently as a result of constant endeavor and become…
Read MoreLife, man and the universe Q333 :In a recent discussion with a number of non-Muslim colleagues, certain questions were raised on which I hope you can provide us with some information. How did life begin? What is the original substance of life? How and when was man made? How was the universe formed? What is…
Read MorePriorities Q508 :It is stated that jihad, the holy war, is one action which earns the highest reward from Allah. Please comment. A508 : If we were to ask people where do they place jihad for Allah's cause in their list of virtuous actions, most of them will undoubtedly place it at the very top.…
Read MoreProperty bought on installments Q512 :I intend to buy a house in my native place, paying 50 percent of the value to start with, and paying the balance by monthly installments. This will inevitably increase the price. However, it is the only way I can manage to have a house of my own. Is there…
Read MoreRepentance: When death is certain Q570 :What is meant by sakarat? Will a person who has reached this stage still have a chance to repent of his sins? If so, will his repentance be accepted? What about a person sentenced to death for a crime he has committed? Will his repentance be accepted if he…
Read MoreMasjid-ul -Haram : Sacred and forbidden Q376 :In Islam, forbidden things are called "haram", but the holiest place in Makkah is also called Masjidul Haram. What is the real meaning of the term "haram"? A376 : Arabic dictionaries define haram as the opposite of halal; which [i.e. halal] means permissible. Hence, haram means not allowed,…
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