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 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, […]
Can we keep Dogs as Pets? Quran’s Guidance Why is it that dogs are considered dirty & unclean in the Muslim world? Why as per most Muslims it is prohibited to keep dogs as pets, especially inside the house? Why is it that a mere sight of a dog during prayer is considered to nullify a Muslim’s supplications? These and […]
What is Halal and What is Haram as per Quran? In order to establish Halal and Haram as per Quran, there are two words which are extremely important in order to understand the Quranic commandments (1) Tayyibaat and (2) Zayyin. What is Tayyibaat and Zayyin/Zynat as per Quran? Tayyibaat: TAYYIBAN (طَيِّبًا) TAYYIBAAT (طَيِّبَاتِ) normally translated as good – the word […]
Prohibitions– This is a 4 Parts-series of video to discuss ALL the Prohibitions (Haram) as per Quran for everything other than food category. These videos are in both English & Urdu language. In English Part 1- https://youtu.be/t0qxhpJaQxQ; Part 2- https://youtu.be/jlT1Lq_apP8; Part 3- https://youtu.be/Fdaw_-T3Pow; Part 4- https://youtu.be/avbn_d5zaEA In Urdu- Part 1- https://youtu.be/7PC-SghdmbI; Part 2- https://youtu.be/_3Ro0HSmL3M; Part 3- https://youtu.be/HR9TvWn-8-Q Part 4- […]