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 »

Question I was wondering if eating food that was cooked with wine is forbidden. The reason I would think the answer is not so straightforward is that just about all of the alcohol added to the food, which is a tiny amount, dissolves. There is no way it could induce intoxication. But would it be … Read more »

Question if a person drinks once only like one sip knowing it is bad but only drinks to see what bad is in it.and then decides to never try it again, how big of a sin is it? And what is the way of asking for forgiveness from ALLAH Almighty. Answer Curiosity and experimentation are … Read more »

Question The use of perfumes containing Alcohol is allowed or not. There are 2 views. alcohol is prohibited for drinking purpose only. So using perfumes containing alcohol is not prohibited, allowed to use. alcohol is najas. So perfumes containing najas is not allowed. Wassalam Answer Our understanding is that the first view is correct. This … Read more »

Question Is drinking alcohol officially prohibited in Islam? By that I mean that is there any verse in Qur’an which says that drinking alcohol is forbidden and if somebody drinks it then he’ll be punished on the Day of Judgment? Answer The Qur’an has given a clear and express directive against drinking liquor and intoxicants. … Read more »