Question Please can you explain the verse where Allah says: “I am as my slave thinks I am” Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The statement “I am as my slave thinks I am” is not a verse of the Holy Qurān. This is termed as a Hadeeth-e-Qudsi. In brief, a Hadeeth-e-Qudsi is that Hadeeth in which Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) … [Read more...]

Question   I was reading Maulana Ashaf Ali Thanwi's books, remedies from quran,also maulana Seed Dehlvis kitabs,all it is it says some quranic ayats and quran charts written in arabic numbers you can keep on you for varios reasons,so i copied these ayats by writing on piece of paper,putting cling film,selotape,and few more paper covering so that it is not visible,I have placed these ayats in my leather wallet,I want to know if this is ok or is … [Read more...]

Question   Jazaakallah for your help in answering my previous question. I have searched your website for help on the following matter but have failed to find the answer. I therefore would greatly appreciate if you could help me on this. I am studying at university of Leeds, UK and we have a module called Art of Tajweed which is taught by a Muslim. We are taught to read passages of the Quran. My concern is that there are sisters who are also … [Read more...]

  Question     I am trying to memorize verses of holy Quran, but as I work in a hospital i do not get muchg time. So, I print off 1-2 verses and recite until I memorize. This way my memorization is proving very effective and therefore I want to continue. Now, after memorize I would like to know how to discard this verses, either burying, or burninbg or shreding?           Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the … [Read more...]

Question 1. S2:62 tells us that Muslims, Christians and Sabeans are saved. S3:85 tells us only Muslims are saved. Jews and Christians have the curse of Allah on them (S9:30). 2. Dietary and Sabbath laws (S.16:114-119, 124) are contradicted in S16:101. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. 3. Are only Muslims saved from the curse of Allah, or … [Read more...]

Question I am a student of takhasus ul Quran and have to go through the various books of tafaseer every day but every month I have to take a break as I cannot touch the books for almost a week.Recently I heard that the tafaseer could be opened and read without wuzu although the Quran cannot.I am still not convinced as all the tafaseer I read contain verses of the Holy Quran.Please clarify. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, … [Read more...]