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Types of Prophetic Traditions

Question: As-salamu `alaykum.First, I would like to thank you for the wonderful website that you have dedicated to spreading Allah's message. It has played a big part in restoring and strengthening my faith and knowledge in Islam.
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Were Prophets and Companions Infallible?

Question: As-salamu `alaykum Thanks for the great service you are offering and please be patient with me because I have some questions about the Companions and prophets. It was narrated that Asmaa’ bint Abu Bakr’s husband used to tie her together with his other wife and beat them.
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New Age: A Bridge to Islam?

                                Question:   I have read about Islam for about a year now, and I have a question about metaphysics. I was always interested in New Age subjects, spirits, ghosts, tarot, etc... I am carefully…
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London – May 4 & 5

A course I will give in London, insha Allah, May 4 & 5 at Queen Mary, University of London, around my latest book, A Journey to God: Reflections on the Hikam of Ibn Ataa'illah. Register at: www.iidr.org
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Protecting the Qur’an

Question:     Salam. In one of your answers to a question about the validity of Islam as being the final message you said Allah Almighty will protect the Qur’an and the Islamic deen (religion) from any diversion and change.
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Any Friendship Between Muslims and Other Groups?

Question:     *{O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: they are but friends and protectors to each other. And he among you that turns to them for friendship is of them.}* (Al-Ma’idah 5:51)This friendship makes any Muslim an enemy of their…
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Is Islam Anti-Semitic?

Question: Is Islam anti-Semitic? I don't mean it as an insult or offense to Muslims. In fact, I'm intrigued about Islam and I'm trying to deepen my knowledge of it. I'm reading the Qu'ran and the hadiths and sincerely I find most of their teachings very beautiful.
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