I'm an American Muslim who doesn't speak Arabic. Can I make (Du'a), e.g. when entering the bathroom or hearing the thunder in English or must I say it in Arabic? Can I read the Qur'an in English? I have one with both English and Arabic, but I just started learning Arabic... More
In the Name of Allah, the most beneficent and the most merciful and peace be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad. During the period of "Zawwal" i.e. the time after the Fajr prayer, just before the Zuhr prayer, just about the noon time and after the Asr prayer, before the Maghrib prayer, when it is not allowed to offer prayer or offer prostration, if.. More
First of all my thanks for the previous Fatwa. I am completely satisfied from the answer. This time I have a query about Islamic Jurisprudence. My question is: What is al-Naskh (abrogation of the verses of Holy Qur'an)? Is it true that there were certain verses of the Holy Qur'an that were abrogated? If yes, which and how many verses were abrogated.. More
I saw the reply to my last question concern Surah At-Taubah. I think you did not understood my question. I asked about the last two verses of Surah At-Taubah because I saw on the Internet that (2) two verses [128 and 129] of Surah At-Taubah are wrong; they are not really verses of the Qur'an. It was found only with one of the companions of Prophet.. More
What was the last chapter (Surah) and verse of the Qur'an revealed to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) before his death that when his companions heard it they cried? What is the last revealed chapter (Surah) of the Qur'an?.. More
I have two questions and that is that I am really interested in learning Tafseer and one of my teachers has started teaching to a few interested students. I usually read Tafseer Ibn Kathir and Maududi (he was a Pakistani scholar). The class is conducted so that each of us reads Tafseer of our own choice and then we discuss it under his supervision... More
What is the difference between (al-Ruh) the spirit (mentioned 14 times in the Qur'an) and (al-Nafs) the soul (mentioned 61 times in the Qur'an)? Please explain... More