Belief & Doctrine
Are the Prophets Infallible (ma`sum)
Q: Are the prophètes infaillible (ma`sum)? Continue reading
Benefitting the Deceased
“Prophet (S) saying only three acts benefit a deceased when he dies. “Those being knowledge he gave, charity he spent, or the prayers of a “pious son. “I also read a hadith where Abu Hurayrah (R) prayed for a dweller of the “grave by asking Allah to increase the good of a believer if he did good, “and to forgive his bad if he did bad. How do we reconcile these two “hadith of the Prophet (S)? Especially because some Muslims use the first “hadith to ban acts for the deceased. Continue reading
Meaning of Sunnah
In the terminology of usul al-fiqh or principles of jurisprudence, sunnah denotes a saying, action or approval related from the Prophet (s) or issuing from him other than the Qur’an…. the jurists have stressed that the basis for all acts of worship categorized as sunnah is “obligatoriness” not “permissiveness”. Continue reading
Can Prophet See Our Actions from His Grave?
Question: [Abdul-Aziz bin Abdullah bin Baaz, late Grand-Mufti of Saudia Arabia stated] “In the authentic Hadith, it is reported that the Prophet – peace be unto him-said: ‘(On the Day of Judgment, I assume the defence of some men by … Continue reading
Are Shi`a Out of Islam?
Q: Are Shia out of Islam, since many of their beliefs are against Islam? Continue reading
Marriage to an Ahmadi
Q: [I a]m 25 year of age. I am sunni alhamdullah. I am unmarried and love an Ahmadi girl who is 21 year of age and loves me too much. She does not belong to that group of Ahmadies who do not consider Mohammad (PBUH) the last prophet. Continue reading
Reading Horoscopes
Q: What is your opinion about reading horoscopes (from newspaper or website etc.)?
A: Reading horoscopes is strictly forbidden and believing them endangers one’s faith. Continue reading
Does Creation Have Rights over Allah?
Question: Is it correct to say that creation has rights over Allah? Answer: Only in the terms the Prophet (upon him blessings and peace) said: “Do you all know what right Allah Most High has over His servants? The right … Continue reading
Is Belief in al-Mahdi Part of Islamic Creed?
Q: Is belief in al-Mahdi required in the beliefs of Muslims, in particular Ahl as-Sunnah?
A: Belief in the Mahdî is Obligatory in Islam Continue reading
Children in the Hereafter
Q: Are children who die before the age of puberty tested on the Day of Judgment and sent to heaven or hell…?
A: There are nine views or more on the issue of the children of non-Muslims… Continue reading