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 »

Question A Non-Muslim asked me these questions which I would like you to answer them: 1-How can the Bible and the Koran be from the same author when they clearly contradict each other? Why would God say forgive your enemies in one book and in the other say kill all Christians and Jews in the … Read more »

Question: What was the need of Islam when everything including laws and spiritual methods to cleanse your souls were present in both Judaisim&Christianity together.Kindly read my premise below carefully and then give your answer. “Well, we have to think about religions as a thing that nobody can dismiss. The pagans have their own gods, the … Read more »

Question In some of your answers you write “… the Shari`ah is silent on this subject …” Does this mean that Islam is not the complete way of life? Reply Islam has not given us extensive guidance regarding all issues and aspects of life. On the contrary, the nature of Islamic directives is solely in … Read more »

Question Does Islam claim to be the only true divine religion in the world? Reply The statement “Islam claims to be the only true Divine religion” is sometimes misconstrued as Islam’s non-recognition of Divine revelation to anyone before Muhammad (pbuh). Islam recognizes not only the fact that God revealed His message to Adam,Noah, Abraham,Ishmael, Isaac,, … Read more »

Question I have chosen to study Islam for an assignment for college where I am asked to write about how religious beliefs may affect relationships between parents and children. I needed to know about the principal teachings such as basic concepts, writings, holy books and figures etc [of Islam]. Thank you, for taking the time … Read more »

Question I was recently thinking about the idea of eternal bliss, as my philosophy teacher posed the following (completely arbitrary) question on an exam: “Do you find the idea of eternal bliss appealing or repellant? Why?” My immediate answer to this was that it is appealing, especially considering the immense suffering that flesh is heir … Read more »

Question In a dialogue I had with an atheist over the summer, we discussed the story of the Trust mentioned in Chapter 33. I explained that the Trust represents the test of this life, in which, if we succeed, we are rewarded and if we fail, punished. He mentioned that this was an aspect of … Read more »