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The Resurrection and the Afterlife Why should I believe in the Resurrection and the Afterlife? Q: Why should I believe in the Resurrection and the Afterlife? A: After belief in God, this is the main way to secure a peaceful social order. If I don’t believe in personal accountabi

What are your ideas about women’s rights? Q: What are your ideas about women’s rights? A: This is a very comprehensive subject. From one perspective it’s open to debate. It’s very difficult to summarize my thoughts on this kind of platform. In one sense we don&

Sabr literally means enduring, bearing, and resisting pain; suffering and difficulty; and dealing calmly with problems. In more general terms it means patience, which is one of the most important actions of the heart mentioned in the Qur’an. Because of its importance, patience is rega

Those who comply with the imam for the congregational prayer must make the intention for both the prayer and compliance with the imam. After the imam pronounces the opening takbîr, the congregation also performs the takbîr, and then recites Subhânaka. According to the Hanafis, the con

What are the tasbihâtus-salâh (glorifications recited after the prayer)? Various tasbihât (words of glorification repeated in a set number of times) and du‘as (prayers and supplications) are recited after worship as a supplement of prayer and in remembrance of God. The Prophet recited

Why are there differences between Muslims? Q: You say that Islam is a religion of unity, but we see differences – sometimes major differences – even among the Companions. Why is this so? A: In classical Islamic terminology, pluralism means to perceive details in different

Question: In almost every area of life today, serious deviations of thought are seen and extremism is credited. What are the points to be careful about for those who wish to avoid extremism? Answer: Being balanced and maintaining moderation is very important for being able to practice

What does the Qur’an say about Jihad and how did the Prophet implement it? Q:In light of recent events, the media is constantly talking about jihad. However, sometimes they do not define this term. Can you please tell us what the Qur’an says about jihad, and how the Prophe

The Status of Dhimmis in the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire recognized three groups of non-Muslim minorities: ahl al-kitab (People of the Book), ahl al-dhimma (protected minorities), and non-Muslims. They are not forced to follow Islamic law, have considerable freedom of choice, an

The Rights of Parents 1. The father and mother are two sacred beings that must be respected above everyone else. If you do not respect your parents, you are disobeying God Almighty. Those who treat their parents badly eventually are treated badly by others. 2. From the very moment of