Question: My question is to do with the issue of abrogation in the Qur’an. Please note my question is divided into a number of points I would like you to comment on, but one overall question. I do understand the reason for abrogation in the Qur’an; that there being large socio-political change in the society, … Read more »

Question: It is known that the reading of Quran is different in North Africa. What is the difference in that reading (Qiraat ul nafi) from the standard reading i.e. qiraat ul Ammah or hafs? Dr. Muhammad Asif Pakistan Answer: You have rightly stated that the reading of the Holy Qur’an in North Africa is different … Read more »

Question: Guide me a single book in relation to history that is least unbiased and give a proper view of all the sects. Secondly, what is your opinion about books of Tabari and Ibn e Khuldun? My second question is that it is said very often that there are more than three hundred narratives in … Read more »

Question: Guide me a single book in relation to history that is least unbiased and give a proper view of all the sects. Secondly, what is your opinion about books of Tabari and Ibn e Khuldun? My second question is that it is said very often that there are more than three hundred narratives in … Read more »

Question: Kindly help me to understand it better. In verses 7;54,10;3,11;7,25;59,32;4,50;38,57;4. God states that he created Heavens & Earth in six days. For the above verses today Islamic scholars try to give some scientific explanations by saying that the word “yawm” in the above verses not only refers to the ‘day’ but also for a … Read more »

Question: I have a Hindu friend who asked me some questions regarding the Qur’an. They are as follows: a) The Quran is supposed to guide mankind across cultures and times (i.e. forever, even 10,000 years from now). Then why is there so much culture and time specific guidance included in Quran? b) There are and … Read more »

Comment: If you ask an Arabic person or read an Arabic dictionary then you will find the one of the meaning of “khaatam” is “ring”. As a ring covers a finger, similarly Hazrat Muhammad (pcuh) has accumulated properties of Nabuwat and covers all prophets. “Khaatam” as seal means no one can be prophet until Hazrat … Read more »

Question: I recently came across a website that was propagating the movement of Mr. Ghulam Ahmed – the Ahmadis. There was a particular argument of theirs, 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 »

Question: If one is reading the Qur’an after Asr prayers and comes across a verse that requires prostration (Ayat-e-Sajdah), should one prostrate straight away or later? Please also advise about the correct method of such prostration.  Tehmina  Answer: Salaam sister  Many thanks for your question. In the opinion of our scholars, Sajdah Talawa is a … Read more »

Question: Please clarify for me if Muslim women can touch and recite the Holy Quran during their periods? Answer: Salaam sister In the established sunnah of prophet Muhammad(sws) only three religious rituals are prohibited for women during their menstruation cycle:praying,fasting and circumambulation(tawaf) of Kaa’ba.Regarding reading or touching Quran during menses the opinion of scholars is … Read more »