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What will be the destiny of the parents of the Prophet?

A debatable issue within the Muslim community is in regards to the destiny of the parents of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him).

Answering the Taraweeh debate on rakats and congregation

Each year as of Ramadan begins, a familiar and sometimes heated debate resurfaces within the Muslim community.

Is it permissible to recite from a Qur'an copy (mushaf) in salat

During the nights of Ramadan, many people, particularly from the Sunni denomination attend the night prayers in congregation, known as 'taraweeh'.

How to honour the Prophet

Muslims claim to honour Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) by sending salutations on him, dressing like him, growing a beard and adopting a hairstyle to imitate his appearance, copying his sleeping and eating habits and many more aspects of his personal life.

Age of Aisha at marriage

The account of Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), is one of the most well- known in early Islamic history.

Why Qur'an was revealed in the 7th century?

Was there a reason Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) was sent " ...as a mercy to the world " (21:107)  in the sixth-seventh century or was it just a random event in history. 

Zakat and its rules

For the vast majority of Muslims today, zakat is treated as a simple 2.5% calculation on certain types of wealth, once a year, above a minimum threshold defined in grams of gold or silver.

How do we know salat without hadith?

A statement that is often made is 'we cannot pray the salat without the hadith'.

How did the religious preachers / storytellers shape Islam?

Many Muslims today think that all religious information is preserved with the same care as the Qur'an.

How was Abu Hanifa viewed by people of hadith?

When people claim that you cannot follow Islam without hadith, they always forget the one man who did exactly this: Abu Hanifa.

Is Qiblah change proof verses in the Quran have been cancelled?

To demonstrate that certain Qur'anic verses have been abrogated by other verses, some people show the example of the early Muslims facing Jerusalem before changing direction towards Mecca as abrogation.

Did the same companions preserve Qur'an and hadith?

It is often argued that we must trust the hadith because the same companions who gave us the Qur'an also gave us the hadith.

What is the Prophet's true sunnah?

What does it mean to follow the sunnah of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him)?

Can you follow Islam without scholars?

Across Islamic history, a scholarly class emerged and gradually positioned itself as the primary interpreter and guardian of the religion of Allah.

Do Muslims worship the Kaaba?

For many Muslims today, the ultimate dream is to visit Makkah for Hajj and Umrah and see the Kaaba.

Divorce process and its rules in Islam

Islam is a practical religion that acknowledges the realities of human life.

Did the senior companions preserve hadith?

The early years of Islam after Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) reveal a very interesting insight into how Divine Law was preserved.

Adultery, immorality and punishments in Islam

The Qur'an prohibits sexual immorality in all forms.

Does the Qur'an contain abrogated verses?

A claim about the Qur'an is that it contains abrogation of verses; that some verses were revealed by Allah only to be cancelled or replaced by later ones.

Does Islam have freedom of speech for blasphemy?

Disagreement and hostility have always been the realities of human history.

Fasting during Ramadhan and its rules

Fasting during Ramadan is an obligation of abstinence, originating in the Qur'an, that aims not at physical deprivation but at obtaining righteousness.

Rules of menstruation for women in Islam

The Qur'an does not treat menstruation as a taboo, nor does it surround it with ambiguity; rather, it addresses the topic directly and with precision.

How were rituals like salat established and preserved?

The claim that the Qur'an fails to provide sufficient detail for rituals is often levelled against those who rely exclusively on the Book.

Was alcohol made haram gradually?

It is often claimed that alcohol and gambling were prohibited gradually in Islam which the Qur’an first discouraged, then restricted, and finally banned.

Why alcohol is prohibited in Islam?

In Islam, the prohibition on intoxicants including alcohol is well known. However, sometimes there are debates in the Muslim world into whether some small quantities of intoxicants may be deemed acceptable as long it does not lead to intoxication.

Does the Qur'an mention 5 times daily salat?

The verses of the Qur'an establish that the salat is a scheduled practice with specific timings throughout the day and night, defined by natural celestial events.

Could the Prophet read or write as 'ummi'?

Traditional understanding has long held the view that the word 'ummi' means someone who is illiterate.

Is the pig haram?

The prohibition of consuming pork is one of the most widely known in Islamic dietary law. Traditionally, this has been understood as a total ban on the pig, making the animal itself unclean and haram. But what does the Qur'an actually say about the pig?

What are the halal and haram foods in Islam?

This article provides a clear and straightforward explanation of the dietary rules in Islam, designed for anyone new to the topic.

Is homosexuality permitted in Islam?

Homosexuality is one of the hardest topics for Muslims to talk about but the Qur'an doesn't avoid it.

Ablution (wudhu) purpose and rules

The Qur'an offers a clear guide on the practice of ablution, known as wudhu, the ritual cleansing performed before salat.

Understanding 'riba' (usury) and the prohibition

The Qur'an is extremely clear that " Allah condemns usury ..." (2:276) as one of the worst sins. In Islam, most people understand the term 'riba' to mean all interest.

Does 'obey Allah and obey the messenger' mean two separate laws?

The phrase 'Allah and His messenger' appears repeatedly in the Qur'an, especially in contexts involving obedience, law, and authority.