Question People who radically reject the death penalty claim that it violates the dignity of a human being. In my opinion these people obviously lack the appreciation of certain principles and values that Islam teaches us, thus they fail to understand the islamic perspective. I would be thankful if you could elaborate in detail on … Read more »

Question Islam allows a murderer to avoid his death punishment by paying blood money to the murdered person’s relatives. What is the reason behind this provision? Often slain’s relatives are easily bribed with huge amount of money and the murderer goes scot free. Is this not great injustice? How does Islam check this loop hole? … Read more »

Question What does Islam say about the death penalty? Answer According to the Islamic injunctions, death penalty can be administered in two cases only. Firstly, if a person is physically harmed or injured by another, Islam directs the state to provide justice to the individual (or his relatives) by letting him/them harm or injure the … Read more »

Question A brother was recently reading a book by a famous author in the Western world known as Michael Creighton. This author wrote a book dealing with a Muslim character and apparently has done extensive research on Islam before pursuing the endeavor. However, in the book he speaks of “the draught of mead” and “fermented … Read more »

The Third Question Thank you very much for answering my question and Jazakallah Khair. I have another question in this regard. We know that the Christians had given up the Shari`ah of Moses (the Old Testament) long before the revelation of the Qur’an. This means that at the time when Qur’an was revealed, Christians did not follow the Kosher method … Read more »

The Second Question I appreciate your response to the question of Zabiha meat.  One of things mentioned in regards to the meat in Christian countries might be a bit off. In terms of draining the blood: according to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States, blood has to be drained from the animal … Read more »

The First Question With regard to your question on eating meat from the societies of the people of the Book, your response seems to contradict the opinion of the Shaikh at “islamicity.com” whom I hold in good respect. His opinion can be accessed at: http://www.islamicity.org/dialogue/Q226.HTM I would like to know what your reasoning would be … Read more »

I am a businessman and travel around the world very frequently. My question is regarding halal food. I was informed that I can actually consume meat or any halal food within Islamic definition in any Christian/Jewish countries, in layman terms I can have Big Mac in Los Angeles, US.   Please clarify. Reply From amongst … Read more »

Question Does Islam believe in democracy?what is the practical Islamic form of government? Answer Before answering your question i would like to clarify one thing that the final message of God to humanity had not come to give a more modern or a more comprehensive system of politics or economics or punishments for the human … Read more »

َQuestion Dear brother assalamu alaikum After I forwarded your answer to these Christians that is what they sent me.: Hi Fab, thanks for the email.  But I find it woefully lacking in actual quotes.  The response is filled with “so and so said such and such”.  That doesn’t cut it. In my paper, that deals … Read more »