This issue contains 3 articles and 19 queries - scholarly writing, reader questions answered, and a continued record of the journal's ongoing concerns.
Last year we bought some rabbits; after few days one of them became paralyzed, and never got better. It is now getting worse day by day; My husband and I feel that it should be put to death, as it has...
Can a husband forbid his wife from seeing her parents? Are there any special circumstances under which this is allowed?
In our male dominated society, it is believed that if the parents have both sons and daughters, then it is the duty of the sons to take care of their parents. The elderly parents are supposed to live...
Did the Prophet (sws) ever remain under a magical spell?
In our society, a person who is supposed to be under the influence of magic is taken to so called ‘āmil's who recite certain words and then discover whether the person is really a victim of black magi...
Can a girl who wears a Hijāb study in co-education? This includes group studies with boys and giving presentations and preparing reports together.
One keeps hearing of people who are able to predict the future accurately. Has Allah given such powers to human beings (who are not necessarily religious)? Is it allowed in Islam? Is one supposed to b...
In our country, there are quite a few places where women go for shopping etc., and where vendors come in physical contact with ladies. One example is shops where bangles are sold. Ladies ask men to pu...
If one’s mother-in-law’s or mother’s attitude towards the poor especially the servants is very strict and it is really disturbing for the other person, then what is one supposed to do?
Can a husband stop his wife from covering her head? What if the husband is so opposed to the idea of his wife covering her head that it can lead to a divorce? Then what is one supposed to do?
The concept of Jihād is greatly misunderstood. Unfortunately, a number of terrorist organizations (claiming to be Islamic) have used Jihād to justify their cowardly acts of terrorism. Please explain i...
How should an Islamic government behave with its non-Muslim neighbors?
Can punishments be relaxed in certain dire circumstances? For example, during the days of Umar (rta) there was a big famine and the punishment for stealing food was reduced.
How does an Islamic State guard the welfare of its non-Muslim citizens?
Could you please tell me the differences between Sunnis and Shī`ahs?
The mannat of Bibi Fatima is that once your mannat has been fulfilled, you read the story of Bibi Fatima and then distribute sweets amongst women and children only. Isn't this the sort of a thing that...
Is it true that when one hears dogs barking, donkeys braying and cocks crowing at night, it means that the dogs and the donkeys sense the presence of Satan and cocks sense an angel passing?
At what times is one allowed to offer nafal prayers and how often can one offer sajdah?
What is the concept of ‘aqīqah in Islam?
