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  • Problem Studying about Evolution

    I am a student in the last year of my secondary education. The problem I'm faced with is in my Biology class where we study Evolution and I feel like it can't be true. I have even begun to hate studying. Please help me. .. More

  • Need to understand Arabic language to understand the Qur'an

    I am a born Muslim. But due to our secular education system, the government does not emphasize a seeking knowledge of Islam. Subjects such as learning Arabic is not emphasised. As a result we grow up as mediocre Muslims who are not well-versed in the language of al-Qur'an. What a pity. What is the ruling on a Muslim who prays but does not understand.. More

  • Reading Romantic Stories

    Is it permissible to read stories that have a romantic/sex aspect in it, meaning that there are descriptions of intimate feelings and touches? .. More

  • Being Islamic/being Muslim

    I would like to know what is difference between being Islamic and being Muslim? Some people say some people are Islamic but not Muslim and some are Muslim but not Islamic... More

  • Is the earth round?

    Is it true that the muslim scholar Ibn Hazm el-Andalusi has said that if a person says that earth is not spheric-round he is a kafirbecause this is stated in the Qur'an very clear.In wich book is written?.. More

  • Individual Obligation

    I have been deeply perplexed by the issue of the obligation for every adult Muslim to learn the Fard Ain. I have found it almost impossible to find a source of information on what the Fard Ain consists of. I understand that it is a set of obligations upon every Muslim but my question is, where do you find out what it is? I have looked at some books.. More

  • History of the Arabic language

    I would like to ask about the history of the Arabic Language. When it came into existence and when it became a written language. Did it start in El Sham or another part of the world?.. More

  • Learning Arabic in Spain

    I want to know how I can learn Arabic in Spain (canary islands). Have you got any solution for this? Are there any program on Internet I can download or can buy by post? I am very interested. .. More

  • Web site that teaches Arabic

    I want to know about the Arabic alphabet, where can I find it on your sites. I'm not Arab citizen, but I can speak Arabic and born a Muslim. I have friends who don't know how to read the Arabic alphabet, I want to teach them, I would like to teach them good spelling and good pronunciation. Where can I find it? .. More

  • Concept of Man in Islam

    What is concept of man in Islam? .. More

  • Definition of Shari'ah

    I need a definition of Sharia (Islamic Law). The kind of definition I need (being a Muslim) is only a reference to include in a paper for non-Muslims, so I need it in a "nutshell"... More

  • Books for studying Arabic

    What are the books in "al-Nahaw" (grammar) and "al-Sarf (morphology), and also in "Fiqh al-Lugha" (books in Arabic language and grammar) to get common on Arabic language?.. More

  • Writing books of fiction with Islamic values

    I would like to know if it is Halal to write fictional books (within Islamic values) or would it be considered a form of lying. .. More

  • Proving the Falsity of Darwinian Theory

    How can I prove the invalidity of evolution theory of human beings (Darwinism) on an Islamic and logical basis? In what logical scientific method can I prove that the earth and nature are not self-created? Please note that, the word 'logical' in this question means the way I can convince the unbelievers in the Qur'an and Islam. .. More

  • Reading fictitious novels for enjoyment

    I have been raised in Canada, and now I live in U.S.A. I know good English. I enjoy reading novels (long fictitious stories) a lot. But I am wondering if this is okay in Islam? Is it Halal or Haram? Or does it depend on the kind of book? I mostly like to read old-fashioned books, that are entertaining, but they are not just about silly love, or horror.. More