Angels and the Unseen
1,376 questions
What is the difference between an 'ifrit, a devil (shayṭān), Iblīs, a jinn, khabath, and khabā'ith?
Is it permissible to hear the sounds of those being tormented in their graves?
Is the awaited Mahdi a messenger from God? Is it true that he exists now and has followers? And is this inferred from His, the Almighty’s, saying: "but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and Seal of the Prophets"?
How is the existence of Raqib Atid (ever-observant and ready recorder) explained, given that Allah encompasses all things in knowledge?
What is the ruling on a person who mentions very personal and private information about the questioner's life and family that they did not know before, all of which is correct and realistic? And is this considered to be from the jinn or the qareen (familiar spirit)? And how does that align with reciting the Quran in the car?
Is what is happening to me—the fulfillment of dreams, knowing the gender of a pregnant woman's fetus, and hearing voices in my sleep telling me about future events—a good thing or an evil, especially since knowledge of the unseen belongs to Allah alone?
What is the rebuttal to those who describe the Prophet as a sorcerer and claim that the unseen events that occurred were due to jinn, along with an explanation of the extent of magic’s influence?
What is the origin of animal creation?
Does swallowing one's saliva after water droplets have touched the lips invalidate the fast, even if the mouth is not wiped?
Why is the devil's whispering in the chests, and not heard by the ears?
What is the position of Islamic law on a man over eighty years old who claims to know the unseen and divine revelation and to speak with the Creator, and who causes family problems due to these claims?
Is it permissible to play with a chain to find out the number of children in the future, knowing that its results are accurate and it is said to rely on pulse?
How can an ordinary person distinguish between a prophet's miracle and the extraordinary feats of a sorcerer who claims prophethood?
What is the ruling on expectations based on experience or the repetition of events, such as saying "I think such-and-such will happen," without claiming knowledge of the unseen?
Is it true what is stated in the book "Ikhtiyar al-Awla fi Sharh Hadith Ikhtisam al-Mala' al-A'la" by Ibn Rajab, that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was given knowledge of everything except the five keys to the Unseen mentioned in His, the Almighty's, saying: "Indeed, Allah [alone] has knowledge of the Hour and sends down the rain and knows what is in the wombs. And no soul perceives what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul perceives in what land it will die. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted," based on his, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "So I knew what was in the heavens and the earth" or "And everything became clear to me and I knew"?
Did the Arabs of the pre-Islamic era affirm the existence of the Throne, and how did they come to know of it, even though it is one of the fundamentals of Islamic creed?
Is the statement, "I will not advise so-and-so because I assume, based on my knowledge of him, that he will not respond," considered an assertion of knowing what is in his heart, and does sin result from it?
Is it permissible to pray behind an imam who believes his shaykh knows what is on the minds of his murids?
Does the phrase "You are Allah, You know everything" constitute apostasy if said in a moment of anger?
Is it permissible for us to inquire and ponder about what has been concealed from us regarding the existence of other universes besides our own world?
What should a person do who has repented from stealing from his neighbors, but does not possess the money to return it, nor does he know its exact amount, and he fears that death may come to him suddenly? Will his deeds be accepted before returning the money, and is it permissible for him to perform 'Umrah if he has the money for it, and what should he do with the things he bought with this money?
What is the ruling on learning graphology?
To what extent is the circulating talk true regarding the inspection of prayer in its ascending stages through the seven heavens, and its passing through nine inspections by specialized angels, who verify the correctness of the bowing, prostration, and recitation, the purity of the worshipper, and the worshipper's freedom from backbiting, lying, envy, slander, disobedience to parents, and drinking alcohol, followed by Allah Almighty's inspection of the intention and presence of the heart?
Can Satan appear in the form of a phone saying, "Wake up, for He has answered you," after a sick person supplicates with charity, or is this phone real?