Men have long argued over the authority that human intellect has in relation to the Divine. The Greek philosophers are known to have impressed upon man’s ability to use logic and thus, make rational d...
‘Qada wa Qadar!’ Those were the times of the Umayyad caliphs. Anarchy prevailed. The anarchists were the rulers, their banner being: ‘Our actions are part of God’s decree’. The state-appointed scholar...
Some moments back, I had a beautiful realization, inspired by the intensity of emotions that rushed through the veins. My grandfather passed away nine years ago, may God bless him. He was a noble man...
Section I: Introduction Charity begins at home. And Muslims today are in much need of charity. They need to give and receive within their own circles. The current state of affairs in the world reveals...
I have actually attempted to re-kindle a lost relationship through the following letter. My prayers go out to all who are attempting to do the same. Please award me a prayer too. I invite everybody an...
I am a Palestinian Muslim. I already know many things about Islam. I, however, wanted to ask you a couple of questions: Do you in Pakistan give equal rights of education for both genders – male and fe...
What does Islam say about forced marriages? My parents want to marry me to a person I do not like and I also do not want to do anything un-Islamic. Personally, I mean, it’s my life and I will be held...
My wish is to do a Masters in Engineering Science (buildings). But the problem is that my parents want me to become a doctor, even though I am not at all interested. They have been forcing me to becom...
I wear this ta‘vīz for some reason. Is it okay to wear it? My grandmother told me that it is beneficial to wear it. But, I am still not sure and would like to confirm. Please clarify.
Does Allah ever let your enemy become your friend, so that you may encourage each other to become better Muslims, or does your enemy remain an enemy?
Sometimes, in my prayers to Allah, I feel as if Allah is not Hearing or taking note of me. I end up feeling left out, like nobody cares, and then I think that maybe I am not doing enough. At times, wh...
If you are receiving interest in a current bank account, can the interest funds be used for good causes, without any intention of reward from Allah? Please throw some light on it.
I have an awful temper and feel very insecure otherwise. Allah has blessed me with a very patient husband – and every instance of my angry tongue and impatience drives home latent anxiety that he may...
I am a female student at a Christian university. I have recently embraced Islam, but I live in a part of the US that is not receptive to Islam. I am a wife and a mother, and I do not have the energy t...
What is a wife supposed to do if, in the later part of her marital life, her husband becomes impotent and she is young thus may not comfortably linger without her conjugal rites. If she takes divorce,...
I have a friend in the UK. He is Pakistani and lives there with his family. The problem is that my friend’s family is unable to afford his college expenses as they help him in only with food and cloth...
Is the reference to the eight oceans in Sūrah Luqmān (31:27) literal? What seas does ‘..and the ocean, with seven more seas to help it’ refer to?
How should we make up for the fasts left due to menstruation? Is it obligatory to observe them later, and when?
Every now and then the weekly holiday issue in Pakistan comes up. My questions are: Why is it Islamically important to have a holiday on Friday? Sūrah Jumu‘ah also tells us to spread to find the ‘boun...
My non-Muslim mother is very uncomfortable with the stance of Islam on women. I want your help in satisfying her. Simultaneously, I want to address another almost larger concern with her, one that emb...
