As-salaamu 3laikum, I read some of your fataawa clarifying that a translation of the Qur'an is not the Qur'an. Somehow a question came into my mind about whether a translation of the Qur'an is more similar to the Qur'an or to any other book. My own conclusion was that it cannot be similar to the Qur'an as the Qur'an is the Word of Allah and nothing.. More
Aslama alaikum. why does the Qur'an say different things in different places? For example in one surah Allah says to Moses idhhab ills firaun. But in another surah He (swt) says to both harun and musaa idhhabaa. I'm confused one is singular implying that Allah was speaking only to musaa the other is dual. Also is surah maryam one angel tells her Allah.. More
As-salaamu 3laikum, What is the ruling on playing the recitation of the Qur'an from a computer which is on a table on which food is also served or on a couch which people sit on? What about if the computer is on a bed which may have bodily fluids in it? What is the ruling on playing the Qur'anic recitation on youtube and small pictures with links to.. More
Assalaamu 'alaykum. Some time ago I came across a narration found in Ibn Kathir, Surah 78, Ayah 30. It goes as follows: "They will continue increasing in torment forever.'' It is attributed to 'Abdullah bin `Amr. Is this narration authentic? Jazakallahu Khayran.
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Salaam Alaikum. I have a question about 28:4. It states: "Indeed, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and made its people into factions, oppressing a sector among them, slaughtering their [newborn] sons and keeping their females alive. Indeed, he was of the corrupters." What does it mean that Pharaoh "made its people into factions"? Does this mean that.. More
Aslamaulakaum How to we relate the verse where Allah calls the whole Quran clear to 3:7. i have seen some good answrs. But please could you expand as they are breif.
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Aslamualakaum In surah 40 veres 33-35 what Yusif, is Allah reffering to. Is it the Prophet Yusif (as) becuse i though he lived ages before that pharoh, when they reffered to pharos as kings, i seen people saying diffrent things, suchas it reffers to his grandson or the Prophet yusif (as) lived until that time, or that it refers to the pharos forfathers.. More
Asalamu Alaikum My question is in regards to 17:85 in the Qur'an. The ayah 'And they ask you about the Spirit. Say, "The Spirit is of the Command of my Lord; and in no way have you been brought of knowledge except a little.' If I'm correct, the Ruh is in reference to Jibreel. In this ayah, why didn't Allah reveal that the Ruh's name was Jibreel. When.. More
I am in a confused state about 2 verses which appear contradictory to each other...please answer ASAP! first verse is 51:56 which says that Allah created humans for the only reason that he should worship him. second verse is 67:2 which says that Allah created life and death so he may test which of us is the best in conduct... in the first verse Allah.. More
Assalamu Alaykum I was told there are a total of 500 verses in the Qu'ran about Halal and Haram. Is that correct? If it is, can you list them for me. Insha Allah, I would like to study them. Jazhak Allahu khayran
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As-salaamu 3laikum, I am confused about something I heard. I heard that once some polytheists came to the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu 3laihi wa salam, and said that they would worship Allah alone for one year if he would worship their gods for one year. I heard that the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu 3laihi wa salam, told them to wait and see.. More
Aslamualakum "How many gardens are there in paradise? ONE [as stated in 39:73, 41:30, 57:21, 79:41] or MANY [18:31, 22:23, 35:33, 78:32]?" This is a question posed by Chrisitans to muslims, i have seen two answers, but i like your answers. Please can you answer it. The other asnwers are here http://www.call-to-monotheism.com/the_number_of_gardens_in_paradise_.. More