Qur’an: Not a book of science Q543 :Would you kindly explain Verse 45 of Surah 24 and Verse 30 of Surah 21 and Verse 54 of Surah 25. In the translation of all these verses the translator, Mr. Yousuf Ali, suggests that Allah is telling us that He has created all living things from water.…

Qur’an: Memorizing without understanding it Q542 :In many non-Arabic speaking parts of the Muslim world, you find people who memorize the Qur’an in full, but without understanding it. I know that one is rewarded for reciting the Qur’an, but the purpose of reading and memorizing is not served in this way. Please comment. A542 :…

Qur’an: How should one dispose of sheets of the Qur’an? Q541 :Qur’an: How should one dispose of sheets of the Qur’an? A541 : What is forbidden in respect of the disposal of sheets of paper on which Qur’anic verses are written is any method which could lead to desecration of the Qur’an. Thus, if you…

Qur’an: Following the Qur’an or something else Q540 :The Prophet is known to have said in his farewell speech: “I have left with you two things which ensure that you will never be in error if you hold fast to them: Allah’s revelations and my Sunnah.” Is it not true that this statement means that…

Qur’an: As a cure Q539 :I believe that the Qur’an is most powerful and that it cures every kind of illness. I do not know, however, the surahs which should be used for curing illness. I wish to depend only on the Qur’an for the rest of my life. Could you please explain which surahs…

Qur’an: Are certain parts of the Qur’an superior? Q538 :I am in the habit of reciting Surah 112 (Al-Ikhlas) often, but a scholar told me that approach was not the right one. He suggested that if I read this surah 1000 times at the same spot, I have actually sold my soul to Allah, which…

Qur’an: Abandoning the Qur’an Q537 :Qur’an: Abandoning the Qur’an A537 : When Muslims broke their covenants with their Lord and abandoned the Qur’an, they suffered the set backs and calamities known to everyone. It is true that they continue to be enhanced with musical recitations of the Qur’an and may use it as charms, but…

Qur’an: A surah not to be read frequently Q536 :An old man told me that one should not recite the surah entitled “A’bas” or “The frowning” very often. He gives the reason saying that the surah contains a reproach to the Prophet for having frowned on a blind man who came to him to seek…

Qur’an or Hadith: Used to earn money Q535 :Some scholars in our region say that any person who uses the Qur’an or the Hadith to earn money will face severe punishment on the Day of Judgment. How far is this true? A535 : It depends on what sort of use the person concerned makes of…

Qul ceremony Q534 :Apparently there is no authentic statement to suggest that the Prophet held the Qul ceremony on the third, tenth or fortieth day of the death of a person. Is there any harm in holding such a function, particularly since it encourages people to do something highly recommended, i.e. reading the Qur’an. A534…