Recent Fatwas
Was the Qur’an Plagiarized from the Bible?
Question: The Qur’an was revealed after the Bible. Some Christians claim that certain verses of the Qur’an are copied from the Bible. What is our response to this? Answer: …
Did Jesus Resurrect on Sunday or Monday?
Claim: “Easter Sunday” is incorrect! The assertion that “Easter Sunday” is correct is being challenged. The claim being made is that “Easter Monday” is the accurate day of Jesus’ …
Is Prophet Muhammad superior to Jesus?
Is Prophet Muhammad superior to Jesus? Question:My Filipino Christian colleagues believe (1) that Jesus will return, but Muhammad will not, and (2) they say that Jesus is with God …
When we meet
When we meet Sister Shahana from Sri Lanka has translated the book authored by PJ, titled ‘Santhikkum velaiyil’ (In the Moment of Meeting), into English. With gratitude, we are …
ZAKAAH (In the light of Qur an and Sunnah)
ZAKAAH In the light of Qur an and Sunnah Author: Maulavi: P. Zainul Abidheen (PJ) Translated By: Brother: A. Mohammed Ghani Preface of the Publisher The issue of whether …
How can a single God monitor everything?
Question: You say that God watches everything we do and that there is only one God for the entire world. In that case, if one person commits a crime …
Is hypnotism real?
What is hypnotism? Is it a kind of art? Or is it something that anyone can perform? Is the claim that one can control another person’s thoughts true? The …
Did the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) Attempt Suicide?
Some Christian preachers have been spreading misinformation by citing the following Hadith to claim that the Prophet (PBUH) tried to commit suicide when he was appointed as a messenger …
Is the Concept “All Religions Are the Same” Correct?
Some people argue that all religions teach goodness, that all rivers merge into the sea, and that there are many paths to reach the same town. They claim you …
Was Allah’s Apostle Affected by Black Magic ?
Was Allah’s Apostle Affected by Black Magic ? நபிகள் நாயகம் (ஸல்) அவர்களுக்கு சூனியம் வைக்கப்பட்டதா ? (பதிலின் ஆங்கிலம் மொழிபெயர்ப்பு) Was Allah’s Apostle Affected by Black Magic ? Majority of the …
Dreams in the light of Islam:
Preface: Dream plays an important role in mans life. When a man expects something which cannot be achieved, it will be said Don’t dream day dreams. When we discuss …
Did a single angel come to Mary or multiple angels?
Did a single angel come to Mary or multiple angels? Question Surah 19:19 states that a single angel came to Mary, while Surah 3:45 mentions multiple angels. Why this …
Why Didn’t God Become a Human?
Question: My non-Muslim friends often ask, “Why didn’t God come as a human to explain goodness to people?” How do we address this?Asked by: Muhammad Ghani, Sitharkottai. Answer: Asking …
THIS IS BIBLE
PREFACE In the name of Allah most gracious and most merciful. Dear Christian friends ! The title of the book may surprise some of you. We don t Wish …
Is Jihad an Obligation Only on the Government?
Is Jihad an Obligation Only on the Government? The Prophet (PBUH) stated that a believer cannot exist without even a small amount of the feeling of Jihad. This raises …
What benefit does God gain from our worship?
Question: When I preach to a Hindu brother, he asks, “Why did God create us? Does God gain anything by creating us? If He created us to worship Him, …
Does Islam snatch the Rights of Women?
Does Islam snatch the Rights of Women? Moulavi P.Zainul Abideen English Translator : A.Raja Mohamed ; Introduction Does Islam snatch the Rights of Women? இஸ்லாம் பெணகளின் உரமையைப் பறிக்கிறதா? In …
Did Humans Evolve from Monkeys?
Did Humans Evolve from Monkeys? Question 1: Islam says that humans were created from a man and a woman. However, Charles Darwin, the scientist, proved that humans evolved from …
Why are Muslims, who follow the same Quran, divided into a hundred sects?
Question: In the Hindu newspaper, on the “Open Page” of the November 27, 2001 edition, M. Riaz Hassan, a writer from England, wrote an article titled Islam at the …
Is it justifiable to consume living beings?
Is it justifiable to consume living beings? In verses (2:173, 5:3, 5:4, 6:118, 6:119, 6:121, 6:145, 11:69, 16:5, 16:14, 16:115, 22:28, 22:36, 23:21, 35:12, 36:72, 40:79, 51:27), it is …
PROPHET MUHAMMUD IN BIBLE
PROPHET MUHAMMUD IN BIBLE INTRODUCTION Many religions came into existence while many are dead. Among existing religions Islam and Christianity occupy top positions.These religions are followed in countries around …
What does the Quran say about Buddha?
What does the Quran say about Buddha? Question: A Buddhist friend asks, “What does the Quran say about Buddha?” How should we explain this to them?– M.J.M. Nizamudeen, Jeddah, …
What does it mean when Prophet Isa is referred to as the ‘Word of Allah’?
What does it mean when Prophet Isa is referred to as the ‘Word of Allah’? In the Quran, verses such as 3:39, 3:45, and 4:171 describe Prophet Isa (Jesus) …
Is Jesus the Son of God?
Is Jesus the Son of God? PREFACE In the name of the Lord, The most Merciful and Beneficent. Jesus was a Prophet and one of those reformists who propagated …
How do those who are cremated experience grave punishment?
Question: How does grave punishment (Qabr Adhab) apply to individuals who were cremated, scattered as ashes, lost at sea, or consumed by animals? If such individuals do not have …
Accusations and Answers
Accusations and AnswersPublisher’s Note We have published 3 books to answer the accusation against Islam. The first book Does Islam snatch away the Rights of Women? has explained the …
CRUCIFICTION OF JESUS
A brother who left Christianity and embraced Islam has translated the Tamil book “Easu siluvail arayapadavillai” into English as CRUCIFICTION OF JESUS. We gratefully publish it here. CRUCIFICTION OF …
Is Islam a religion spread by the sword?
Question:Is Islam a religion spread by the sword? During a dialogue with an atheist, two Hadiths from Sahih Bukhari were presented as evidence to claim that Islam was spread …
What is the Expiation for Associating Partners with Allah (Shirk)?
What is the Expiation for Associating Partners with Allah (Shirk)? If a Muslim who has recited the Kalimah commits shirk (associating partners with Allah), can they repent and re-enter …
Does Thinking Happen in the Heart or the Brain?
Does Thinking Happen in the Heart or the Brain? The Qur’an mentions hypocrites, saying, “They have ears but do not hear; they have eyes but do not see; they …
Is Chicken Sold in Muslim Countries Halal?
Is Chicken Sold in Muslim Countries Halal? A friend claims that the chicken meat sold in Dubai is not halal. Is this true? Answer: An animal permissible for consumption …
What if one speaks during prayer (salah)?
What if one speaks during prayer? I was praying alone in a room when my mother called me. Without knowing what to do, I responded by saying, “What is …
Can young boys wear gold?
Can young boys wear gold? The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prohibited men from wearing gold. However, with regard to children, no harm is recorded upon them until …
What are the three times during which prayer is prohibited?
What are the three times during which prayer is prohibited? The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has prohibited praying at three specific times. However, some people in mosques …
Is It Permissible to Speak with a Betrothed Woman?
Is It Permissible to Speak with a Betrothed Woman? Question:Can a man speak with the woman he is engaged to over the phone? Does Islam permit such conversations? Marriage …
Jinn Cannot Know the Unseen
Jinn Cannot Know the Unseen The Verse (34:14) and Its Context:The Qur’an clearly states in Surah Saba (34:14) that the jinn do not have knowledge of the unseen. Despite …
There is No Mediator Between Humans and Allah
There is No Mediator Between Humans and Allah The Quranic verses (2:186, 4:108, 7:56, 11:61, 20:46, 34:50, 40:60, 50:16, 56:85, 57:4, 58:7) affirm Islam’s clear belief that there is …
Is it permissible to wear a traditional waist band (rope)?
Answer: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whoever imitates a people is one of them” (Reported by Ibn ʿUmar, Narrated in Abu Dawood 3512). The practice of wearing a half-string (waist …
Is it permissible to use artificial teeth?
Is it permissible to use artificial teeth? Question:Is it permissible to use artificial teeth, considering that the Prophet (PBUH) cursed those who attach hair? Answer:Islam permits the use of …
Is Throwing Three Handfuls of Soil a Sunnah?
Throwing Three Handfuls of Soil During burial, participants throw three handfuls of soil over the grave. This practice has a basis in the Sunnah. Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah 1565 …
Is it permissible to apply nail polish?
Yes, nail polish can be applied under certain conditions: Requirement of Ablution (Wudu) and Ghusl: For valid ablution, water must reach the nails. Most nail polishes form a barrier, …