What does Tafseer Bil-Ishaara (interpretation of the Quran by giving a meaning that is contrary to the first and apparent meaning by using some hidden insinuations that appear to the Sufis)? My teacher asked me to discuss the at length. .. More
A sister who has been Muslim for about two years has shared with me some of the things that she has learned from dear fellow sisters of ours who was born into this Deen. I have been a bit confused by some of these teachings of which she has shared as they run contrary to what I have learned, Al-HumduLilah. I ask you for clarification.. More
What are the dealings of having Quran or any Tawheed words in your notebook cover? I have cover that is torn out from my notebook and I have Bismillaah and Allaahu Akbar written in there. So I was trying to throw away before that I erased it. I was just curious of thinking that If its sin to throw even though I erased it or if it's Haraam to put.. More
I want to memorise Qur'an, Inshaa Allaah, however, am just confused how to make my intention solely for the sake of Allah because my decision (memorising Qur'an) was by large influenced by the fact that memorising Qur'an enhances memory. In other words, I have read somewhere that memorising Qur'an is the best way to enhance memory abilities so.. More
My question is that can we read Qur'an without Wudu? I mean we are pure but none in the state of Wudu in such a situation can we read Qur'an. Also I want to know that there is one Ayah in Qur'an mentioning that none can touch this book but only the pure one. So I want to know that does this Ayah speak about the Book is Qur'an or Lauh Al-Mahfuz... More
I'm a student. I have headache if I doesn't recite Qur'an and specially the Surah Al-Ghashiyah (Surah no.88), I have this since last week. When I heard its recitation for the first time I really liked this Surah and started to by-heart it and I'll recite it daily at least 3 times. And now it happens that if I don't recite it then I don't feel.. More
I'm learning Qur'an by heart. And the way I recite is like Imaam Sheikh Sudais (Imaam Masjid Haram) prayer and the problem is one of the teachers told me is not good to read like some ones voice is this bad or? To read like others or?.. More
I would like to ask you a question concerning the seven heavens.Firstly, are the seven heavens like universes that are one above the other? Or even like dimensions? Furthermore, the Quran states (I can't remember the exact quotation or verse) but something like: "We have adorned the lowest heaven with ornaments, the planets." So what exactly exists.. More
I have a question about the Ayah that says. "Men are the maintainers of women because Allaah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allaah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them.. More
I havetwo questions regarding the Qur'an:
1) I have seen the Qur'an published in India and in Gulf countries, why is 'Na' in the Arab one written as 'Kha' in the Indian one?
2) Why aren't Rukuu' marked in the Arab one? .. More
The site below claims that the verse: 2:256 is only applicable for people of scriptures (Jews, Christians) and not polytheists. The site says that the polytheists are to be killed if they don't accept Islam. Why such a harsh punishment for polytheist? Is it not a right of every individual to adopt the faith which he likes? I cannot.. More
If a recording of Surah Al-Baqarah is played in the home, will it have the same effect if recited by a live person, i.e. will it keep the Satan away from your home for 3 days? .. More
For people who don't understand the Arabic language well, what is advised for them to do while hearing Du'aa in Arabic? Is reading Qur'an and reciting supplications in another language other than Arabic considered worship and the person who does so gains the benefits of worship as he would in Arabic. Or is it just considered as reading and enlighten?
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