Introduction A will, bequeath or testament is a legal document that allows a person to express their wishes and preferences regarding the distribution of their assets after their death. It is a way for a person to have a say in how their estate is handled, and it can be an important tool for ensuring that their wishes are carried […]
For our RECENT article the following was a brilliant question posed by a fellow Quran thinker, to whom we’re truly grateful as this led to us digging deep into these Ayahs. This article shares our research study of the ‘Great Zabiha as per Ayah 37:107’ QUESTION You wrote: “Indeed, We thus reward the Mohsineen (doers of good). (106) Indeed, this […]
Eid-Al-Adha in the light of Quran We are fast approaching the time, when millions of animals would be slaughtered by Muslims during Eid Al Adha. Eid al-Adha is one of the most important Muslim festivals celebrated worldwide, wherein Muslims slaughter animals such as sheep, goats, buffalo, cattle, and camels on the culmination of Hajj in Mecca. Muslims in general do […]
In light of Animal Rights THE STATE OF GLOBAL WARMING & IMPACTS OF HUMANITY ON EARTH As per the article published in May, 2022 ‘Are the Effects of Global Warming Really that Bad? Short answer: Yes’ (1) Five and a half degrees Fahrenheit- may not sound like much—perhaps the difference between wearing a sweater and not wearing one on an […]
COMMON UNDERSTANDING Normally the word Ma’eser is interpreted to refer to gambling and games of chance. But this is like extremely restricting the definition and scope of this word and the usage of it as per Quran. This article discusses the concept of Ma’eser as per Quran, what does it include, why is it not included in the list of […]
In light of Ayahs 5:90-5:91 GENERAL UNDERSTANDING The word Khamar is normally translated as alcohol and drugs. Muslims in general are divided w.r.t. whether Alcohol and drugs are prohibited in Quran or not. And since there is no reference in Quran that prohibits Khamar, many Muslims are also under the impression that it’s permitted in the Deen-e-Islam. However, as per […]
IN LIGHT OF AYAH 5:89 ٨٩ لَا يُؤَاخِذُكُمُ اللَّهُ بِاللَّغْوِ فِي أَيْمَانِكُمْ وَلَٰكِنْ يُؤَاخِذُكُمْ بِمَا عَقَّدْتُمُ الْأَيْمَانَ ۖ فَكَفَّارَتُهُ إِطْعَامُ عَشَرَةِ مَسَاكِينَ مِنْ أَوْسَطِ مَا تُطْعِمُونَ أَهْلِيكُمْ أَوْ كِسْوَتُهُمْ أَوْ تَحْرِيرُ رَقَبَةٍ ۖ فَمَنْ لَمْ يَجِدْ فَصِيَامُ ثَلَاثَةِ أَيَّامٍ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ كَفَّارَةُ أَيْمَانِكُمْ إِذَا حَلَفْتُمْ ۚ وَاحْفَظُوا أَيْمَانَكُمْ ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ آيَاتِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ [Quran 5:89] Allah does […]
IN LIGHT OF AYAHS 5:87 to 5:89 Prohibitions are those aspects of Deen, that are clearly and distinctly mentioned as Haram by Allah in Quran. Whatever is Haram and prohibited in Islam, is clearly mentioned in Quran as prohibition; everything else is allowed. Hence if anything is not mentioned as prohibition in Quran, in specific clear words by Allah, […]
Concept of Virgin Birth as per Ayahs 3:58-3:61 COMMON MISCONCEPT Many Muslims and Christians believe that Easa was created by a Malaik, as a miracle since he did not have a father. They all are under the impression that Allah/God Almighty has informed Maryam/Mary to be miraculously conceived by her through the intervention of the divine spirit, though she was […]
What is the story of Sabbath and why is Transgression in Sabaath leads to Azzab? The concept of Sabbath is normally assumed to refer to Saturday or working on Saturday but this understanding is not backed by Quran. The basic meanings of the word are to rest, to calm down, to take a break or to recharge, to discontinue work, […]