Question How do you prove to a Muslim or a non-Muslim that the Day of Judgment actually exists or is coming? Regards Reply Before explaining the bases on which the Qur’an has evidenced the Day of Judgment, we must first consciously realize whether the present setup of the world and our lives require a Judgment … Read more »

Question Was Hadhrat Mohammad (pbuh) Noori (made of light) or Khaki (made of earth, like other human beings)? Reply According to the Qur’an, the Prophet (pbuh) in his physical properties was no different from the rest of mankind. The Qur’an says: Say to them (O Prophet): I am only a man like you, it has … Read more »

Question I have two questions, one a specific and the other though related but a general one. I had the opportunity once to make a visit to Mosque Nabvi in Madinah and was advised by friends to say loudly “Assalam-o-alaikum ya Rasool -Allah” while passing by Prophet’s (pbuh) Roza on the suggested belief that every … Read more »

Question I was reading about the life of Prophet Muhammad (p), and it occurred to me, what was the religion of the Prophet (p) before he received the first revelation? What do we say he was? Also, did he become a “Muslim” upon receiving the first revelation, i.e. did he actually read the Shahaadah? Is … Read more »

Quran I recently came across a website that was propagating the movement of Mr. Ghulam Ahmed – the Ahmadis.  There was a particular argument of their’s, which I had hoped to get some more counter arguments for.  This was the particular statements concerning the finality of the prophet.  What is the evidence from the Quran … Read more »

What is the difference between Sunnis and Shi`ahs? Please make a clear distinction between the ideas of these two groups of Muslims. Are the Shi`ahs “Muslims”. How can we say that Shi`ahs are not right in their beliefs. Please give a complete view about this matter, and how we can convince Shi`ahs towards the right … Read more »

Question What are the fundamental differences between Shi`ahs & Sunnis authentic notions? Whether the differences are basic and threatening to faith (Iman) or just trifle? Reply There are a number of differences in the Shi`ah (Shiite) and the Sunni Juristic opinions. However, not all these differences can be termed as the “basic differences” in these … Read more »

Question Thank you for your response. I would like you to clarify my following doubts.   Was the divine law relating to messengers applicable to Magians, Sabians etc and other creeds which ascribed to polytheistic beliefs in Arabia? What was their fate after the revelation of Surah At-Taubah? Could you provide evidences that the Divine … Read more »

Question I read your explanation of the God’s Law relating to the messengers. You wrote that once the Messengers make the Truth (of Islam) entirely clear to their addressee, the God’s law takes into effect. According to your explanation of the God’s law relating to messengers, all the polytheists addressee are punished to death by … Read more »

Question  I have gathered that God does not punish a people until such time that God, through the Messenger, has made it crystal clear to the people that the Messenger is indeed true. It is only after this time, that God orders His Messenger to migrate. Then the Rejectors of the Messenger will be punished. … Read more »