Question If the intent is to discourage taking ‘divorce’ as a mere play, why is it interpreted that a man can simple re-marry a lady after two “finalized” divorces? This seems to preach that divorce isn’t that serious a matter. Answer Before answering your question, I would first like to clarify the point in which … Read more »

Question I have read your answers about the law of divorce in the Quran and i must admit that i have understood it for the first time in my life,however,i am still not clear on one issue.If a husband has consumed both chances of divorce and is finally separated from his wife but then regrets … Read more »

Question My wife originally was from Pakistan who died of breast cancer in December 2001. Leaving behind 5 kids aged 4, 8, 9, 14, and 15 respectively.  I live in Las Vegas USA.  I was suddenly in a situation with 5 children and no help.  My parents living in Pakistan suggested that I get married … Read more »

Question A friend of mine got married in a family called “Ismaily family” (I hope you have heard about this family, a family of Agha khan) The man lived in USA and the girl used to live in Pakistan and man went to Pakistan and got married according to rules of Islam. The lady came … Read more »

Question I have recently become very curious with the Muslim faith after gaining a very special friendship with a Muslim man.  But as a woman, I have been skeptical of the religion. From what I know, which is little, it seems to be very male-dominant.  I am trying to learn in an unbiased way, but … Read more »

Question According to Islam, what’s the basic purpose of life? What’s the point of this whole exercise? God already knew everything so He didn’t need to experiment with the world. Reply According to the Qur’an, God created the heavens and the earth (which apparently implies the physical universe) – Hu’d 11: 7 – and created … Read more »

Question We all imply today that Slave Girls is an institution no longer valid and has no Islamic support. However, I was wondering why has the Qur’an not specifically forbidden this institution to end any ambiguities still arising today in this regard. If this institution was difficult to eradicate in one go, then it could … Read more »

Question In one of your answers you have written “Islam was never in favor of the institution of slavery. It never promoted it. The institution of slavery, by the grace of God, no longer exists in the world.” I disagree with this most strongly, and this is a popular delusion. Insha’Allah I will give a … Read more »

Question If I am not wrong I had read in your site for the invalid status of celebrations pertaining to 15th of Shaban but here are some traditions that proves for its existence and validity: Ummul-Mu’mineen ‘Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, is reported to have said, “Once Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, performed the Salah of … Read more »

Question What is the position of keeping slave girls as your wives? Reply Islam was never in favor of the institution of slavery. It never promoted it. The institution of slavery, by the grace of God, no longer exists in the world. Therefore, the question regarding keeping slaves or slave girls does not arise anymore. … Read more »