Are the Previous Divine Scriptures Preserved in Their Original Form?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Are the previous scriptures preserved as they were revealed to their prophets until today? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. All...
View ArticleIs It Permissible to Convey the General Meaning of the Quran? – Shaykh...
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to convey the general meaning of the Quran? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat addresses the permissibility of conveying the general meaning of...
View ArticleWhat Does “Thinking We Would Not Restrain Him” Mean in the Story of Prophet...
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the meaning of Allah’s statement in the story of Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him): “Thinking We would not restrain him”? Answer In the name of Allah,...
View ArticleHow Should the Disjointed Letters at the Beginning of Suras Be Recited?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How do we correctly recite the disjointed letters at the beginning of certain Suras in the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...
View ArticleWhat Is the Difference Between the Quran and the Mushaf?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it permissible to say: “Give me a copy of the Quran”? Or is it more correct to say: “A copy of the Mushaf”? What is the difference between the two words?...
View ArticleWhat Are the Aspects of Quranic Miracles and the Validity of “Scientific...
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the aspects of the inimitability of the Quran, and is the concept known as “scientific miracles” valid in recent times? What is the correct stance on...
View ArticleCan a Man Listen to a Quran Recitation Done by a Woman Through Social Media...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is listening to a woman’s recitation allowed if she covers herself properly? Also, if the voice arouses some men, is it the woman’s fault for using her best...
View ArticleHow Do I Dispose of Damaged Copies of the Quran? – Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do I dispose of damaged copies of the Quran? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the proper method for disposing of damaged copies of the Quran. Shaykh...
View ArticleCan a Menstruating Woman Approach the Quran Without Directly Touching It? –...
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a menstruating woman approach the Quran without directly touching it? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains how a menstruating woman can approach the...
View ArticleWhat Is Revelation, and How Did It Come to the Prophet?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is revelation, and how did it come to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. All...
View ArticleWho Arranged the Chapters of the Quran in Their Current Order?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Who arranged the chapters of the Quran in the order we see today? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah,...
View ArticleCan a Menstruating Woman Read and Touch the Quran? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can a menstruating woman read and touch the Quran? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the rulings regarding a menstruating woman reading and touching the Quran....
View ArticleHow to Reconcile Eternal Punishment with “You Have Your Way, I Have Mine”?
Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question How can we reconcile the belief in the eternal punishment of disbelievers in Hell with the verse, “You have your way, and I have my Way.” [Quran,...
View ArticleWhat Was the First and Last Revelation of the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What was the first revelation of the Quran, and what was the last? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to...
View ArticleWhat Is Meant by Revelatory Circumstances (Asbab Al-Nuzul)?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is meant by “revelatory circumstances” (asbab al-nuzul) and what are the benefits of knowing them? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...
View ArticleWhat Are the Benefits of Dividing Quranic Suras into Makkan and Madinan?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Why are the suras of the Quran divided into Makkan and Madinan, how was this distinction made, and what are its benefits? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most...
View ArticleCan I Keep Multiple Copies of the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the ruling on keeping multiple copies of the Quran without reading from all of them? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful....
View ArticleShould a Quranic Verse Be Limited to Its Original Context?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Should we limit the interpretation of a Quranic verse to the circumstance for which it was revealed, or is there more to consider? Answer In the name of Allah,...
View ArticleCan We Identify the Meccan Verses Based on the Subject Matter?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Can we identify the Meccan verses based on the subject matter of these verses? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is...
View ArticleCan I Help a Musician Financially?
Answered by Ustadh Sufyan Qufi Question Is it permissible to donate to a musician if my intention is to help him and not support the music? Also, can I listen to the Quran on earphones to avoid hearing...
View ArticleHow Should Mutashabihat (Elusive) Verses be Interpreted?
Answered by Shaykh Bassem Itani Question Are the verses that mention Allah’s wrath, or forgetfulness, such as “They neglected Allah, so He neglected them,” among the mutashabihat (ambiguous verses)?...
View ArticleWhat Is the Wisdom Behind the Quran Recommending 2 or 2.5 Years of...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What Is the Wisdom Behind the Quran Recommending 2 or 2.5 Years of Breastfeeding? Answer Islam has emphasized the importance of breastfeeding for 1400 years,...
View ArticleHow Do We Reconcile the Verse of Prohibited Foods with Hadith That Prohibit...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Surat al-Baqara [2:173] lists forbidden foods with the word ‘innama’ (only), but there are Hadith forbidding additional items like meat from fanged beasts. How...
View ArticleHow Can I Move the Quran If I Am in a State of Major Ritual Impurity? –...
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can I move the Quran if I am in a state of major ritual impurity? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat discusses how to handle the Quran in a state of major...
View ArticleDoes Raising My Voice During a Speech Contradict a Verse of the Quran? –...
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Does raising my voice during a speech contradict a verse of the Quran? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains whether raising one’s voice during a speech...
View ArticleAre the Commands of the Quran Gender Specific or Neutral?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does the Quran address halal and haram for men and women separately, or are its messages for both? How do scholars determine when specific rulings, like those...
View ArticleHow Can One Prepare for a Deeper Understanding of the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can one prepare themselves mentally and spiritually for a deeper understanding when reading the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the...
View ArticleHow Can We Protect Our Children from Doubts About the Quran and Revelation?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question There are doubts being spread about the divine revelation and the Quran. How can we protect our children from these doubts? Answer In the name of Allah, the...
View ArticleHow Should the Layman Understand the Outward Meanings of the Quran? – Shaykh...
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should the layman understand the outward meanings of the Quran? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains how laymen can approach the outward meanings of the...
View ArticleWhat Does “Men Are the Caretakers of Women” in the Quran (4:34) Mean?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the meaning of the verse [Quran, 4:34]: “Men are the caretakers of women.” (al-rijal qawwamun ‘ala al-nisa)? Answer The phrase “Men are the caretakers...
View ArticleHow Can I Strengthen My Connection with the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can I strengthen my connection with the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all...
View ArticleHow Can One Utilize Free Time to Review and Memorize the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can one utilize free time for reviewing and memorizing the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to...
View ArticleHow Does Regular Quran Recitation Purify the Soul?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the impact of regular Quran recitation on purifying and refining the soul? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise...
View ArticleWhat Is the Tafsir of Verse 23 from Surat al-Ra’d?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In Surat al-Ra‘d verse 23, are mothers mentioned? Can this verse apply to a mother and son entering Janna together, even if the father does not make it? Answer...
View ArticleWhat is the Meaning of Sending Blessings Upon the Prophet?
Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question What is the meaning of sending blessings and peace upon the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the name of Allah, and all...
View ArticleIs It Permissible to Call the Quran ‘A Love Letter’ from Allah Most High?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it appropriate to describe the Qur’an as a ‘love letter’ from Allah, considering the term’s non-romantic connotations and its use as a metaphor? Answer...
View ArticleHow Can Muslims Spiritually Strengthen Their Relationship with the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can a Muslim spiritually strengthen their relationship with the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due...
View ArticleWhat Is the Effect of Regular Quranic Recitation on the Soul?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the effect of regular Quranic recitation on purifying and refining the soul? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All...
View ArticleWhy Do We Oppose and Boycott Israel?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Why do we oppose and boycott Israel? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Our opposition to Israel and the choice to boycott it...
View ArticleHow Can I Maintain Consistency in Reading the Quran Daily?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can I maintain consistency in reading the Quran daily? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord...
View ArticleWhat Does “Loss” Mean in the Quranic Verse “Surely Humanity Is in (Grave) Loss”?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the interpretation of “loss” in the verse “Surely humanity is in (grave) loss.” [Quran, 103:2]? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...
View ArticleHow Many Counts Is a Ghunna and Madd Leen Held For?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question How many counts is a ghunna (e.g., in ‘inna’) and a madd leen not at the end of a verse (e.g., in ‘khawfun’ in “la khawfun ‘alayhim”)? Answer In the Name of...
View ArticleWhat Is “Al-I‘jaz Al-Ghaybi” (the Miracles of the Unseen) in the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the concept of “al-I‘jaz al-Ghaybi” (the miracles of the unseen) in the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All...
View ArticleWhat Are the Suras of “Al-Hawamim” and Their Virtues?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the Suras known as “al-Hawamim,” and do they have any special characteristics? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All...
View ArticleShould I Stop Working to Listen to the Quran During My Brother’s Online Class?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Should I stop my work and listen to the Quran when my brother is taking an online Quran class, even though he dislikes me entering the room to listen closely?...
View ArticleWhat Is the Methodology Used in Interpreting the Quran with the Quran?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the methodology used in interpreting the Quran with the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to...
View ArticleHow Was the Quran Compiled After the Death of the Prophet?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How was the Quran compiled after the death of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...
View ArticleWhat Are the Three Modes of Quranic Recitation (Tartil, Hadr, and Tadwir)?
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the three modes of Quranic recitation (tartil, hadr, and tadwir)? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due...
View ArticleWhat Is the Ruling on Placing the Name of Allah Alongside the Name of the...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on placing the name of Allah (Most High) alongside the name of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah,...
View ArticleHow Does the Challenge of the Quran Differ from the Challenges of Other...
Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the difference between the challenge posed by the Quran and the challenges posed by other miracles? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the...
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