Islam

Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 1.8 billion followers or 24.1% of the global population, known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 50 countries.

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Islam . Shi'a . Art

Is there any connection between Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" painting and Islam or Shi'ism?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 week ago

Sura Al-Ma'ida سورة المائدة has mentioned the request of the disciples of Jesus to get a table of food from the sky. ( Verse 112, 113, 114 and 115 ). Allah Has Granted them what they asked.for. We can not say whether what is known among Nazaratenes as Last Supper is the same table of food which was granted by Allah, or another. Some scholars say that is the same. After all, the Quranic fact is clear that the disciples of Jesus have requested a table of food from the sky and Allah Has Granted them what they requested.

Wassalam.

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Islam . God (Allah) . Employment . Mankind

Those who are doctors, nurses, and teachers are considered Islamic professions as they serve humanity. Since all actions should be done for the sake of Allah, how can one perform other professions, like engineering, for the sake of Allah?

The intention of serving people can be with doing any work in any field in the life. Everyone who is doing any service to people can keep such intention so that he will get the reward of serving people. Engineering is also a field of serving people and you can have the intention of serving people while you are working in any engineering field..

'Wassalam.

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Islam . Christianity . Bible

Is it permissible for me, as a born Muslim, to independently delve into profound research on Islam and explore Christianity, including purchasing and reading the Bible, with the intention of understanding our differences?

You need first to understand your own religion and study its principles and foundations before delving in other religions. You must study properly under an able scholar and be sure and firm about your faith, then delve in other religions. This is to protect you from misleading propaganda of others.

Wassalam.

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Islam . Sunnah . Qur'an . Atheism

How can I provide evidence of the validity of Islam and the Quran to non-Muslims, particularly atheists who don't accept the Quran and Sunnah?

Every human being must accept the reason and the intellect. Atheists must accept rational evidence. Quran and Ahlul Bayt are the greatest everlasting evidence that Islam is The True word of Allah. Quranic facts are been confirmed by the non Muslim scientists and oublished in the books and on the scientific websites. Simply search for Quranic scientific miracles on google, and you will see amazing facts mentioned in Quran before more than 1400byears and confirmed today by leading scientists in different fields of science. Same is with statements of the Pro0het (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). Those who respect their intellect and use it properly, accept that Islam is the Real message from God, Almighty to guide all of us.

You can invite them to read some of these amazing facts in Quran and Nahjul Balaghah and guide them to some websites like Al-Islam.org.

Wassalam.

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Dating . Marriage . Halal . Islam

Is it permissible in Islam to engage in a simple relationship, such as dating without any physical involvement, before marriage?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Such practices are not a part of our Islamic culture, and we should preserve our Islamic ways as far as the method of courtship, interaction with opposite gender, and pursuing of marriage.

Getting to know each other, for purpose of marriage, is fine, as long as it is within the shar'i boundaries of Islam, with family approval, pure intentions and good moral conduct.

And Allah knows best

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Islam . Euthanasia . Pet

Does Islam permit euthanasia of pets? Is there any ruling regarding it?

Yes it is permissible to help the pet if the pet is in sever pain when there is no other to help it but euthanasia.

'Wassalam.

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Islam . Abu Lahab

What was Abu Lahab's religion? Why did he oppose Islam when his father and brothers were followers of the religion of Ibrahim which did not allow worshiping idols?

Abu Lahab's name is Abdul Ozza ibn Abdul Muttalib Ibn Hashim. He was a step brother of Abdullah, the father of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). He had bad relationship with Abu Talib which might be one of the reasons of his negative attitude against the Prophet (SAWA) who was fully supported by Abu Talib (AS). His wife was Um Jameel , from Bani Umayya family who were always against the Prophet and Abu Talib

Obviously, his father Abdul Muttalib (AS) was a great believer and follower of Ebraheem (AS) but Abu Lahab was a bad and disobedient son of his father. His jealousy was behind his evil acts against the Prophet, keeping in mind his evil wife who was instigating him against the Prophet (SAWA).

'When the Prophet invited his near family members and informed and called them to Islam, then announced that Ali will be his successor and deputy, Abu Lahab tried to degrade Abu Talib (his opponent) by telling him in front of others: He (The Prophet) made your son above you لقد أمّر عليك ابنك

Wassalam

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Human . Islam . God (Allah)

Is it incorrect for me to believe that Allah (SWT) cannot become human, which is one reason why I prefer Islam over Christianity, while my mother believes that Allah (SWT) has the capability to become human but chooses not to?

Allah (SWT) Has The Absolute Virtues like Absolute Knowledge of everything and Absolue Power and Absolute Wisdom and Absolute Mercy etc, while human being is full of weakness and with very limited knowledge, so how can Allah (SWT) become a human being??

How can The Absolute Powerful becomes weak? How can The Absolute Knowing becomes an ignorant??

Allah (SWT) is Above all our imaginations and we can never compare ourselves with Allah (SWT).

in the Morning supplication Du'a Al-Sabah we read (I Who Guuded to Himsekf by Himself, and Glorified from similarity with His creatures).

'Wassalam.

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Sun . Moon . Islam . God (Allah)

Why are the sun and moon important in Islam, besides serving as evidence of Allah's existence?

Because if the crucial effect of sun and moon on life. Human life can never continue with sun and moon. Our worshiping timings are based on sun and moon movements and earth movement around sun.

'Wassalam.

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Islam . Battles . `Umar b. al-Khattab

What were the many military conquests of Umar's era? Were his wars defensive or offensive? How many countries were made Muslim by him by force of sword?

Islam did not come to force people to believe in it. Allah Says in Quran: The is compulsion in religion. (Sura 2, verse 256).

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) did not initiate wars on people to force the on Islam.

Wars during the government of Saqeefah rules were mostly politically motivated.

'Wassalam.

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Islam . Nature

What is Islam's perspective on the essence of goodness? Is goodness inherent in individuals or is it acquired through consistent good actions?

Goodness does not necessarily inheritance but come through consistent good actions. Many prophets had bad children e.g. son of Prophet Noah while many bad persons had good children.

Wassalam.

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Artist . Drawing . Human . Islam . Face . Body . Tahrif

Is it permissible in Islam to draw a complete face while leaving out the rest of the body?

Yes it is permissible to draw a complete face. This is according to verdicts of most of our leasing scholars.

.Wassalam.