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Question We all imply today that Slave Girls is an institution no longer valid and has no Islamic support.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 »

Question Are non-Muslims allowed to propagate their beliefs (whether they be of a religious affiliation or not) in a state governed by the Shari`ah? If not, please can you explain why? Reply Freedom of thought, expression and ascription to an idea or belief are all a part of the basic human rights. The Qur’an has … Read more »

Question Da`wah (inviting people to Islam) and Tabligh (conveying the Message) is a collective responsibility of the whole Ummah and an act of great reward as it has been declared a distinguishing characteristic of this Ummah by the Qur’an. [See Albaqarah 2:104, 110. Yusuf 12: 108. Hamim Al Sajjdah 41: 33]. My Question is also … Read more »

Question How should a Muslim talk to a non-Muslim who is interested in Islam?  Reply The following are some of the major points that must be kept in mind while propagating Islam to people of other religions:   It is very unfortunate that propagation of Islam has become more of a debate between proponents of … Read more »