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 »

Question Your interpretation about the difference between Nabi and Raul is appealing. But is it not a fact that the proposed interpretation is described by you people only, in the whole Muslim history? Why? Reply Trying to determine why a particular opinion was or was not held by scholars in the past can entail a lot … Read more »

Question After reading your opinion on the difference between a Rasul and Nabi,concept of Itmam ul hujjat,establishment of Khilafa etc, i have following questions in mind; Define Itmaam-i-hujjat and Indhar (briefly) After the Prophet, the Companions with the institution of Khilafah, were able to represent the truth in its most perfect form (second only to … Read more »

Question While reading over Surah Yasin, I was wondering a little bit about the distinction, if any between a Messenger and a Prophet? It seems as though many people make the argument that Muhammad (pbuh) was the “seal of the prophets” but not of the messengers. They argue that Messengers will continue to come. The … Read more »

Question I don’t want to confuse matters further.. but I found other sites which suggest/say that only perfumes made from non-alcoholic contents, which have been extracted from wheat etc.. & not grapes is permissible to use.. Answer The referred difference of opinion is based on the interpretation of the prohibition of the Shari`ah relating to alcohol. We … Read more »

Question Are the differences between Shia and Sunni sects really huge?Is there any way these differences can be resolved?   Reply In our opinion, there really are some major differences in the two sects. However, on the other hand, we believe that if one were to consider the similarities, rather than the differences, one would … Read more »

Question Can you clarify the roles and responsibilities of a woman during her iddah1 period, i.e. when her husband had just passed? Can you especially clarify the purpose, i.e. the philosophy, of the waiting period? What I mean to imply by this is that it seems from my understanding of the Islamic viewpoint the main … Read more »