Reluctant to become a Muslim - the "do's" & "don'ts" Q566 :I am a Christian who practices her religion at home and maintains good conduct, although I rarely go to church. I believe in the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and that he was a true messenger of God, but I do not believe that…
Read MoreSurrogate motherhood and the position of the child Q634 :Does a surrogate mother have any potential rights to the baby she carries for an infertile couple? The sperm and the egg are provided by the natural parents. Will she be a third parent to the child with whom she has no genetic link? How would…
Read MoreWomen: An attitude towards chores for women in Islam Q672 :I have heard many people say that girls should be denied the right to education, because in Islam, a woman's duty is merely to look after the house and the children. How far is this true? A672 : Allah has sent His messenger to convey…
Read MoreWomen: Marriage - Which view is correct? Q689 :You have replied to many questions about marriage and divorce and dealt with many aspects of the problems faced by people. My question is about the case when a woman acts directly to get married to someone without the presence of her father or a guardian. As…
Read MoreWomen prophets Q696 :Were there any woman prophets? If not, why? A696 : Some scholars are of the view that Lady Mary, Jesus's mother was herself a prophet. They also maintain that the mother of prophet Moses was also a prophet. They support their view with reference in the Qur'an to the fact that Allah…
Read MoreA Muslim only part of the time A reformer for each century Abdul Qadir Al-Jilani Ablution & contact with the opposite sex Ablution & what invalidates it: Certain misgivings. Ablution and nail polish Ablution and physical contact Ablution and the use of oil on skin Ablution and the wiping of socks Ablution: In the bathroom […]
Read MoreBindi’ or ‘Bindiya’: the use of Ba’it or “Pledges of loyalty” to spiritual leaders Babri Mosque and killing by Muslims Backbiting or honest testimony Bank employees – and prayer at Bank’s premises Bank interest and an acceptable arrangement Banking; An overview of the system Bath with pants on Becoming a Muslim: How to become a […]
Read MoreProphet's Ascension to heaven: From a futuristic point of view Q516 :Recently I came across a book by Maudoodi in which Prophet's night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and his Ascension from there to heaven is viewed in ordinary political terms. It is likened to a king summoning one of his state governors to an…
Read MoreAllah's entity and human perception Q27 :I have been thinking of a scientific explanation of God's existence and I would be grateful for your comments. Time is eternal. It has neither a beginning nor an end. When there was nothing in the universe, there was time, which will still remain when there will be nothing…
Read MoreHeaven: What is the status of women in heaven? Q251 :Many a Qur'anic statement describes the life of men in heaven, but there is nothing to describe the status of women there. Men are said to live in heaven with their wives and sons, but how will women live? A251 : The Prophet describes heaven…
Read MoreIslamic Youtube Channels to Watch & Learn Bayyinah TV Merciful Servant ILovUAllah Omar & Hana Free Quran Education MiniMuslims Sami Yusuf Zain Bhikha Omar Esa Muad x Zayaan Alafasy Famille Musulmane Bayyinah TV Bayyinah TV Click Here to Visit The Bayyinah TV Youtube Channel The most notable and influential of these channels is Bayyinah […]
Read MoreSunnah: Basic definition of Q622 :Sunnah: Basic definition of A622 : Sunnah is something that has been recommended to us by the Prophet. Voluntary prayers are sunnah, some of which have been given more emphasis than others, and these are called "mu'akkadah". In prayer,.certain voluntary prayers were observed by the Prophet, and these are termed…
Read MoreAulia: A status or a title Q49 :I have read in a book published in India that God may give some of his special servants a position which enables them to give any order for anything and their orders will be immediately implemented. This has happened with so many people in the past. In commenting…
Read MoreBecoming a Muslim: How to become a Muslim Q59 :What are the procedures and requirements if one wishes to convert to Islam? A59 : The adoption of the religion of Islam is very simple. Nothing is required except a declaration by the person concerned that he believes in Allah as the only God and in…
Read MoreBullet-proof soldiers Q81 :In our un-conquered Bansamoro country, a great number of Moro Mujahedeen are famous for being invincible. They fight with the ferocity of a tiger and bravery of a lion. Rain of bullets from firearms do not touch their bodies, even when fired from a close range. If any such bullet touches them,…
Read MoreInheritance: Rules ensuring a nearest male beneficiary Q277 :A married couple who have five daughters, but no son, are confused about how their property should be divided in order to ensure that their children are the only beneficiaries. As the things stand, some portion of their property will automatically go to their nephews. Is there…
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