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17 Apr 13

Muslims and the Hindu Caste System

Question: Respected scholar, in the Indian subcontinent Muslims are divided into so many alleged upper and lower casts and adopt same cast system prevailed in Hindu community.

17 Apr 13

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.

11 Apr 13

Prayers Despite Predestinated Adversities

Question: As-salamu alaykum. How does Islam view adversities in life? If our fate is already written by Allah, what is the need for praying: O Allah, save us from all fitnah (sedition) and masa'eb (hardships and sufferings) of life?

11 Apr 13

How and Why Scriptures Got Distorted

Question: I've got one short question. I can't understand why God wouldn't keep all His books extant. Muslims believe that the Bible has been corrupted. Wouldn't this belief make God look like He's powerless? This is since He couldn't keep His words intact throughout the generation. Thank you.

11 Apr 13

An Eye for an Eye?

Question: It says in the Qur'an an eye for an eye. So if someone has killed a member of your family, can you kill him?Or will this be committing a sin because it also says in the Qur'an you should not take another's life?In Islam, is it OK to punish…

11 Apr 13

?Non-Muslims Don’t Deserve to Live

Question: I am an atheist thinking of Islam. I heard that Muslims believe that non-Muslims do not deserve life. How far is this correct?

10 Apr 13

?Minarets in Islam: Any Significance

Question: Hey, it grabbed my attention the fuss that has been going around about banning the construction of minarets in Switzerland. I want to understand the importance of a minaret for the mosque. Does a mosque have to have a minaret?

07 Apr 13

?Is It Makkah or Bakkah

Question: Was Makkah called Bakkah before the revalation? I have looked everywhere for the reason why Makkah is termed Bakkah in the Qur’an, most do not explain the change in the first letter,