Category: Q and A
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
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.
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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 [...]