Qur'an

The Quran (القرآن‎, romanized: al-Qurʼān, literally meaning "the recitation"), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God (Allah). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (Arabic: سورة sūrah, plural سور suwar), which are subdivided into verses (Arabic: آية āyah, plural آيات āyāt).

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Sin . Murder . Qur'an

Does the fifth greater sin, Murder, exclusively pertain to the killing of a Muslim due to their beliefs, or does it encompass other motives as well? What defines 'mischief-making' in the Quran that could justify a Muslim killing another Muslim?

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

Killing an innocent is a major sin if it was deliberate not unintentional. This major sin has many types and degrees but all deliberate killing of an innocent is a major sin. Killing a believer just because of his belief is the most dangerous.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an

Is it permissible to listen to the Quran while working or exercising?

Yes it is always good to listen to Quran. Listening to Quran gives you the reward of listening as well as protect you from the hardships as we read in the Hadeeth.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Qur'an Compilation

Is the authenticity of the Quran we have today guaranteed, despite the fact that the caliphs rejected the version compiled by Imam Ali? Kindly provide a thorough explanation.

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 month ago

The dominant view among Muslims, Sunni and Shi'i, is that the Qur'an we have today is the Qur'an of the Prophet.

Exceptions apply.

Broadly speaking, exceptions in the Sunni tradition involve things such as the tradition from Aishah that a goat ate some ayat of the Qur'an; and in the Shii tradition, some narrations implying otherwise. Whether or not one accepts these narrations as authentic, or how one interprets them, is a different matter. (For instance, some Shii will understand hadith which seem to add some words to the Qur'an as examples of in-line commentary that was given while the Qur'an was being quoted, not as different quotations of the Qur'an.)

On the other hand, some ayat of the Qur'an are often understood to mean that the book itself is protected by Allah.

In any case, the Imams from the Ahl al-Bayt (A) have instructed us to use the Qur'an as it is in our prayers.

Based on narrations, possibly, a difference between the compilation of Imam 'Ali and the current Qur'an is the order of the surahs. As for other views, this may vary.

A helpful book to read about this in more detail in English is Ayatollah Ma'rifat, Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an. (Do not be deceived by the title, it is a heavy read!)

If I may offer my personal view (twice in one day!), there is really no guarantee about anything that happened in the past, when we were not present to witness it. In fact, we often can't even guarantee the absolute truth of things that happen in our time. However, we can try our best to come to a probable truth, with the help of Allah, and that is all we are expected to do.

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Qur'an . Prophet Muhammad

How should we respond to someone's claim about Prophet Muhammad having been to the location where the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet, mentioning Qur'an 25:53?

We did not have any evidence that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) had been to this location or any other sea. Who claims that the Prophet had been there needs to present an authentic evidence. You can ask him for his authentic evidence then send it on this website so that we can verify its authenticity.

Wassalam.

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Prophets . Qur'an . Ahl al-Bayt . Sunni-Shi'a

Can you please provide authentic Hadiths from Sunni sources and Quranic evidence regarding the superiority of our Masoomeen (AS) over Prophets?

1. The fact that all Muslims agree on is the superiority of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) over all the previous prophets and he is the best of all the creatures of Allah.

2. Sura 3, verse 61 stated that Ali is Nafs means exactly like the Prophet (With out prophet hood obviously) which means that as the Prophet Muhammad is greater that all previous prophet, Ali who has the highest degree like him is having the she status over others.

3. In Quran , Sue 3, verse 34 Allah mentioned the progeny of the prophets that they are from the prophet and the Prophet. is from them ذرية بعضها من بعض.

Wassalam

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Sleep . Qur'an . Hifz

I have found that listening to the Quran while trying to sleep has greatly helped me memorize its verses. Is it permissible to listen to the Quran while doing an activity, such as working out or trying to sleep?

Yes it is not only permissible but also very useful and beneficial.

Wassalam.

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Dhikr . Qur'an . Prophet Muhammad

Does the word 'Dhikr' used in the Quran refer to Prophet Muhammad (s) or the Quran itself? Can you provide textual evidence?

The word ذِكر has come in many verses in Quran. It means the Quran with Al (The Dhikr) الذِكر. When it comes with out Al , it means mentioning or remembering. It also refers in certain verses to the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

Wassalam.

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Predestination . Surah . Destiny . Sunni-Shi'a . Qur'an . God (Allah) . Meaning

What does Surah 65:3 in the Quran imply when it states that Allah has predetermined the destiny of everything, even though as Shia we don't believe in predestination?

Predestination is everything in life which is out of our will or control like our creation, our birth place,v our family,our skin color, or height, our eyes color , our body functioning etc. every predestined matter is never part of our our responsibility. Our faith and deeds are our responsibility and every one with be questioned about his faith and deeds. Allah (ASWT) Says in Quran :And stop them, verily they will be questioned. Sura Saffar, verse 24.

Sura 65:3 says that everything created by Allah has a discipline and order. It never says that our deeds are destined or I forced in us. Allah Says in Quran ( We Have guided him ( human being) the way, and he decides to be grateful of disgraceful) Sura Al-Insaan, verse 3.

Wassalam.

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Hadith . Sayyid . Qur'an

What does the Quran and Hadith say about the status of being a Syed? Are there any reliable sources or Hadith that I can refer to in order to correct the mistaken belief of some Syeds who consider themselves superior based solely on their lineage?

Sayyeds are from family tree of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and we need to respect them from the sake of respecting the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) as far as they follow basic faith of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). If a Sayyed disrespects or goes against the main facts and teachings of the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt (AS), he will not be entitled to receive the respect which he has gone against.

Piousness and Taqawi is the main criteria in Islam. Son of Prophet Noah was destroyed because he disobeyed his father. We have also in our history some Sayyeds who harmed Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) and tried to kill him like Al-Hasan al-Aftas الحسن الآفطس

‘Pious Sayyeds deserve respect as much as they are pious in following the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). Disobeying Sayyed is a sinner who can never like the pious Sayyed.

Wassalam.

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Family . Scholars . Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) . Qur'an

Is it justified for me to seek further information and consult scholars or Tafsir of the Quran before accepting Islamic facts shared by my close family members?

Yes

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Intercession . Qur'an . God (Allah)

What instructions does the Quran provide about intercession, specifically regarding those who have the authority to intercede with Allah?

Intercession is by the most humble servants of Allah like the prophets and their deputies and very pious believers. They can intercede to help believers who need intercession after permission from Allah (SWT).

Allah Says in Sura Al-Anbiyaa', verse 30: They can not intercede except for whom Allah accepts ( to be granted intercession).

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.