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If God Promises To Respond To Prayers, Then Why Was My Sincere Prayer For Good Not Answered?

It is important that we understand the difference between Salat (Ritual Prayer) and du’a (supplications). Salat refers to the obligatory act of worship, which is incumbent upon every mature, sane Muslim; to be performed at specifically designated times daily. Du’a...

January 17, 2017

Why Does Allah Use “WE” For Himself In The Qur’an If He Is Only One?

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Why Does Allah Use “WE” For Himself In The Qur’an If He Is Only One?

This question, though usually innocently asked, is often a reflection of one’s ignorance not just of the Arabic language, but also of English. In many languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, Hausa, Yoruba and English etc., there are two types of...

January 17, 2017

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The Hereafter – Existence and Nature

What happens to human beings after they die? This has been one question that has generated a lot of debate among men, be they of a religious persuasion or atheists who deny the existence of a supreme being (God). While...

January 17, 2017

Are Women Allowed To Come Into The Mosque?

Gender

Are Women Allowed To Come Into The Mosque?

Contrary to the observed practices in some Muslim communities in preventing women from attending mosque directly or indirectly by not making provision for them, the Sunnah of the Prophet (p) made it clear that women are allowed and even encouraged...

January 17, 2017

Should The Voice Of A Woman Be Heard By Men?

Gender

Should The Voice Of A Woman Be Heard By Men?

There is no indication whatsoever either in the Qur’an or in the Hadith of the Prophet (p) in support of this view. On the contrary, the Prophet (p) used to listen to the voices of women other than his wives....

January 17, 2017

Gender

What Is Purdah And Does Islam Require Segregation Between Gender?

Purdah is an Indian word which is sometimes translated as “seclusion”. It refers to the practice of some Muslim women of staying at home so as to avoid mixing with men, other than the husband, family members and close friends....

January 17, 2017

“Half-Witness For Women: Does it Imply Low Intelligence?”

Gender

“Half-Witness For Women: Does it Imply Low Intelligence?”

Qur’an chapter 2 verse 282 dwells on principles and rules of business transactions. The emphasis has been on writing down whatever business is transacted and getting witness to back up the transaction. This is to ensure commercial morality. However in...

January 17, 2017

Do Muslim Believe in Intercession for Their Salvation?

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Do Muslim Believe in Intercession for Their Salvation?

The role of “Intercessor” or “Mediator” between man and God is an established doctrine in Christianity as seen in I Timothy 2:5 – “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.” Man...

January 17, 2017

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