Angels and the Unseen
1,376 questions
Is it possible for what was depicted in the film to occur, namely the appearance of something very fast to rescue a man, then the disappearance of this thing along with the man and his bicycle, and their reappearance in another place? Or is this an act of Jinn? And what is the connection between this and Allah’s saying: "And He creates what you do not know"?
Why did the Qur’an not mention the torment of the grave and its constriction, while it mentioned the torment of the Fire and the reckoning? And does the absence of their mention negate their existence, especially given the possibility of some hadiths being fabricated?
Is dealing with fortune-tellers and soothsayers considered apostasy, and is it sufficient to perform ghusl and secretly utter the Two Testimonies to return to the fold, and what is the ruling on acts of worship performed during the period of dealing with them?
How does the soul visit the body in some cases in the grave?
How can an unbeliever become dust in his grave and then be brought back and beaten, which is something we do not see, considering that it is the soul that is tormented and connected to the body like a sleeping person?
What is the evidence from the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the consensus of scholars for the resurrection of all humankind on the Day of Judgment, and has any scholar held the view that the people of the fatrah will not be resurrected?
What is the interpretation of the condition experienced by the university student who feels severely afflicted concerning matters of creed and certainty in God and the truthfulness of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, as he is assailed by recurring doubts about the existence of God, the truthfulness of the Qur'an, and matters of the torment and bliss of the grave (especially how torment and bliss affect the decaying body, the state of those who were not buried, and the questioning by the two angels of the people of the فترة (those who lived between two prophets) and those whom the message did not reach—whether they are tormented or blessed, and whether all prophets informed about the torment of the grave and the questioning by the two angels)? Also, what about doubts concerning the truthfulness of the prophethood of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him (especially after he saw a repentant sorcerer speak about the capabilities of the jinn, and the doubt concerning the Prophet's prohibition of Maria, and what that raises in terms of questions about his justice and mercy)?
If someone who practices magic prays, do they remain a disbeliever?
If the divine scriptures are the word of God and not the word of those who conveyed them, then how does it not follow that the statements attributed to humans, angels, or jinn in the Qur’an are not the word of God? And is the answer that God expresses what is within the creature in a better form than what the creature uttered correct?
Who was the first angel God Almighty created?
Will my salary be affected by the fact that the company owner deals in usurious transactions, and what should I do to ensure my money is 100% halal?
What is the Quranic verse that proves the distortion of the Gospel, and are the verses that prove its authenticity abrogated, and what is said to Christians who argue for abrogation in the Quran?
What is the ruling on going to churches to commit acts that harm people, and what is the ruling on seeking help from a sheikh who treats with the Quran to undo magic?
Is it permissible to watch cartoon movies that contain religious prohibitions or nude scenes, while attempting to avoid seeing the forbidden content by covering the screen or fast-forwarding the video?
Was Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani in the habit of evaluating hadith by reason before authenticating it, or did he follow the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah? And was he among those who are lenient in authentication?
Is the top of a mountain closer to Allah than its base, given the belief that Allah is above the heavens, upon the Throne? And is the statement of Ad-Darimi, and the questioner's assertion that he does not adopt it so as not to liken Allah to His creation, correct or incorrect?
What is the ruling on saying, "O Allah, indeed he is closer to me than the jugular vein" in supplication (Du'a), and is it permissible to say: "O Allah, help him in his affliction and increase him in faith, certainty, and piety, and grant him patience, strength of resolve, and complete well-being. O Allah, indeed he is closer to me than the jugular vein, I ask You, O Allah, to bless him and in him and make him among Your obedient servants, and grant him success and make him among the patient. O Lord, answer his supplication, for indeed I love him for Your sake"?
What is the difference between mushahadah (witnessing), mukashafah (unveiling), and tajalli (manifestation), and can a righteous wali (saint) see the Preserved Tablet and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, while awake?
Is it true what is said that the fetus, while asleep in its mother's womb, sees its life cycle from birth until its death, and that a person's encountering situations they think they have seen before is due to that?
What should I do if the month is not completed before the end of the compensatory fasting, and will my fasting be accepted, and how do I make up for the remaining day, and is it permissible to fast the day before Ramadan?
Is it permissible to give a dinar in charity to ward off a potential harm that appeared in a dream, or does that fall under the knowledge of the unseen?
What is the validity of the doubts raised about the Islamic religion, especially concerning the Christian creed, the role of the disciples, the infallibility of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from polytheism, and the reality of the torment of the grave?
To what extent is what is narrated concerning the virtue of saying "Lā ilāha illā Allāh (There is no god but Allah)" upon waking up from sleep authentic, and does it entail not being questioned by the two angels in the grave?
Was the convergence upon the Mahdi in the year 1240 AH, as mentioned in the narration, an independent judgment (ijtihad) by Ibn Hajar al-Haytami, or was it a confirmed report? And did other scholars differ with him on this matter by mentioning other years that have not yet arrived?