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  • Interpretation of Quran 17:110

    The verse 17:110 says: "Neither speaks thy Prayer aloud, nor speaks it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between." In the above verse, it is mentioned that the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) should not pray neither aloud nor be silent. I read that the scholars say that the verse is specific to Tahajjud. On what basis do the scholars.. More

  • Meaning of the letters at the beginning of some Quranic chapters

    Some people says about the letters mentioned in the beginning of some verses that Allaah alone knows their meanings while some other interpret them like the letter Alif means Allaah, the letter Meem means Muhammad and the letter Laam means the angel Jibreel. Can you enlighten me on this topic? .. More

  • Wants explanation of Quran (53:38)

    I have a question about something I read in the Quran verse: 38 part 27, "That no burdened person (with sins) shall bear the burden (sins) of another." So, how is that possible if Aadams some who was the first to kill, he will take sins from everyone who kills after him? And how can someone who wears revealing clothes take sins for someone.. More

  • Explanation of Quranic verse

    Please refer Holy Quran 2:62 "Ennalladeena Amanoo Walladeena Hadoo wa Nnasaara wa Sabiyeena man Aamana Billaahi wal Yaumil Aaqhiri wa Amila Saalihan Falahum Ajruhum Entha Rabbihim wala Qaufun alayhim walaahum yahsinoon." Please explain this Ayah. Some Christian clerics are justifying their belief by quoting this Ayah and they argue they will.. More

  • Illegal ways of interpreting Quran

    What does Tafseer Bil-Ishaara (interpretation of the Quran by giving a meaning that is contrary to the first and apparent meaning by using some hidden insinuations that appear to the Sufis)? My teacher asked me to discuss the at length. .. More

  • Questionable information related to her by 'born Muslims'

    A sister who has been Muslim for about two years has shared with me some of the things that she has learned from dear fellow sisters of ours who was born into this Deen. I have been a bit confused by some of these teachings of which she has shared as they run contrary to what I have learned, Al-HumduLilah. I ask you for clarification.. More

  • Those who may touch the Books of Allaah

    My question is that can we read Qur'an without Wudu? I mean we are pure but none in the state of Wudu in such a situation can we read Qur'an. Also I want to know that there is one Ayah in Qur'an mentioning that none can touch this book but only the pure one. So I want to know that does this Ayah speak about the Book is Qur'an or Lauh Al-Mahfuz... More

  • Al-Buruj

    What is the meaning of Al-Buruj? What is the exact Tafseer of Al-Buruj? .. More

  • Explanation of Quranic verse (4:34)

    I have a question about the Ayah that says. "Men are the maintainers of women because Allaah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allaah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them.. More

  • Wants explanation of Qur'anic verse (2:256)

    The site below claims that the verse: 2:256 is only applicable for people of scriptures (Jews, Christians) and not polytheists. The site says that the polytheists are to be killed if they don't accept Islam. Why such a harsh punishment for polytheist? Is it not a right of every individual to adopt the faith which he likes? I cannot.. More

  • Interpretation of a Qur'an verse [65:12]

    Can you tell me the Tafseer of Ayah 12 of Surah At-Talaq in full explanation? Both what is the Dhaeef and Saheeh? .. More

  • Meaning of Qur'anic verse (Al-'Imran 3:112)

    A verse in Surah Al-'Imran 3:112 says that the Jews will ever live in poverty and disgrace, but we find them rich and prosperous. What is the correct interpretation of the verse? .. More

  • Explanation of Qur'anic verses (25: 63-76)

    I have another question. Could you please explain in detail the qualities of "Ibaadur-Rahman" (servants of the Most Merciful) as stated in Surat al-Furqaan, Ayah: 63-77 and also please explain "Ghurfah" (the chamber) in Paradise, what have our earlier scholars especially Imaam Al-Qurtubi said about this chamber? .. More

  • Reaching the age of forty years

    I have read somewhere in an Islamic site that if a person does not live to forty, Allah will reduce his sins. I can't exactly remember what was said but the age of forty was significant. Is this true? Is there any thing in the Quran that states something about the age of forty? Thanks for your service and hope to hear from you soon. (May Allah bless.. More

  • The meaning of Qur'an (3:7)

    I'd like to know the meaning of the Surah 3:7.What are the "basic's of the Book"(Umm al-kitab) and "and others are not of well- established meaning"... More