Category: Q and A

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Does the Qur’an Preach Violence?

Q. I have been told that Islam is not a peaceful religion and that the Qur'an is a book filled with ranting and ravings from Muhammad (peace be upon h [...]

Responsibility for Past Sins

Q. A marriage was hurriedly arranged when it was realized that the woman involved got pregnant. Could I ask if the marriage is valid. The husband send [...]
Islam’s Perspective on Committing Suicide

Islam’s Perspective on Committing Suicide

Q. It is said that suicide is forbidden in Islam and that the person who commits suicide is destined to go to hell. Suppose a person is suffering from [...]

Reading the Qur’an in English

Q. I find it difficult to read the Qur'an in Arabic and I am not sure of its pronunciation. I use two translations which I feel give the meaning prope [...]

Quoting a Hadith in Paraphrase

Q. Is it permissible to cite a Hadith or a verse of the Qur'an the wording of which a person does not remember exactly, saying that he is quoting its [...]

The Islamic Calendar

Q: How does one count the years? A: The Islamic calendar (or Hijri calendar) is a lunar calendar. It contains 12 months that are based on the motion [...]

Hoarding: Storage for Off-Season Sale

Q: When a certain commodity is in season, it is available in large quantities and at cheap prices. Later, when the supply decreases, the price increas [...]

Saving Account Interest

Q: Is interest accruing from a savings bank account haraam if the rate of inflation exceeds the rate of interest? If yes, please explain the reasons. [...]

Secularism Prior to 1975

I am a regular subscriber of Islamic Voice. I have been reading your articles and questions answers column with deep interest. My question is : The [...]

Zakat Money for Media Use

Q: A television channel has been promoting the idea of donating Zakat money to the channel. They have made a television commercial also where in the c [...]
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