RULINGS ON BEARD IN ISLAM

Allama was once confronted with a question by a follower regarding his father’s reluctance to accept Allama’s teachings. The father’s skepticism stemmed from his belief that Allama, without a beard, might be one of many online figures leading people...
How can ‘Zikr’ be translated as ‘Quran’ only?

How can ‘Zikr’ be translated as ‘Quran’ only?

How can ‘Zikr’ be translated as ‘Quran’ only? Question: اِنَّا نَحۡنُ نَزَّلۡنَا الذِّکۡرَ وَ اِنَّا لَہٗ لَحٰفِظُوۡنَ ﴿۹ Allama Syed Abdullah Tariq has given a reference of the above mentioned ayah, translating the word ‘zikr’ as Quran. My question is how can ‘Zikr’...
Is wine consumption good or bad?

Is wine consumption good or bad?

Question: Is wine consumption good or bad? O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan’s handwork: eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper,” (5:90). (Here is) a Parable...
Splitting of the Moon (Shaqq ul Qamar)

Splitting of the Moon (Shaqq ul Qamar)

Splitting of the Moon (Shaqq ul Qamar). Q. People say stories about Shaqqul-Qamar i.e., splitting of the moon by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). How far are these stories true. Please explain it in the light of Quran and Hadith. Razi Ur Rehman  A. The event is...
Laws against Rapists

Laws against Rapists

I think that a movement should be launched to force the govt. to legislate the following: All rapists in all circumstances should get a capital punishment. No clemency, in cases of rape should be given to any one owing to his/her constitutional status, be they even...