Angels and the Unseen
1,376 questions
Is saying, "O righteous servants of Allah, return to me such and such lost item," considered polytheism (shirk)? And must one utter the Shahada to return from this polytheism? And do all the good deeds of one who said that after it become nullified?
Are you facing difficulty overcoming psychological and academic problems that began in 2011, and do you fear that this is due to pessimism associated with the Capricorn zodiac sign, despite your disbelief in horoscopes, and can believing in them lead to apostasy?
Will creatures be clothed on the Day of Resurrection when they search for the prophets for intercession, or will they remain naked? And has there been any text stating who will begin the search for the messengers, from which nation they will be, and will they be limited to men?
When does the deceased visit his family?
Is a judge held accountable for anything if he errs in his ruling, even if he believes it to be correct and it has been upheld by the Court of Cassation, while the convicted person – due to his ignorance – perceives it as unjust?
Is there anyone from among mankind currently living in Paradise, and if so, how could the prophets have been in it before the advent of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, who will be the first to be resurrected?
What is the meaning of the word "وعلم" (wa-'alima) in Surat Al-Anfal, Ayah 66?
Is it forbidden to read or delve into the sciences of philosophy and logic that do not touch upon matters of God's existence and the origin of creation? What is the ruling on delving into the sciences of logic related to debates and argumentation? And is it forbidden to read the works of atheist philosophers that do not address matters of creation and divinity?
ما هو تفسير ظهور رجل نوراني يصحح تلاوة القرآن لي في اليقظة، وماذا يجب علي فعله لكي لا يظهر مرة أخرى؟
Is it obligatory for one who has unintentionally stepped on blood to remember Allah Almighty, and is it true that jinn are present over that blood?
Do the angels see the light of God's glory without seeing the Lord, Blessed and Exalted be He? Is the abode of the angels considered to be of this world? Are the Throne of the Most Merciful and His Footstool (Kursi) of this world or the Hereafter? And is the unseen world of this world or the Hereafter?
How can an ordinary person distinguish between the miracles of the prophets and the wonders of sorcerers, such as Abraham's survival from the fire, and some sorcerers entering fire without their bodies being affected, and devils informing Musaylimah the Liar and Al-Aswad Al-Ansi of some unseen matters, and the extraordinary feats of Al-Harith Al-Dimashqi, which include his leg coming out of shackles, preventing weapons from penetrating him, people seeing men in the air, and a marble slab glorifying God in his hand, knowing that these matters resemble some of the prophets' miracles, such as Allah's saying: "Say, 'None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah,'" and "And We made the iron pliable for him"?
Are dreams considered part of the knowledge of the unseen (Ghaib)? Can a vision (Ru'ya) inform a person of their age or appointed time (ajal), or of the occurrence of something undesirable, despite visions generally being good?
What is the ruling on studying and applying the science of physiognomy (firasah) that Imam Al-Shafi'i studied, and is it related to a Muslim's belief?
Is a father's saying, "The angels will not come near you if you are in this state, or something like that, and they will look at you from afar then laugh," or "smile a little," considered mockery?
How can one remain steadfast in obedience and know Allah's pleasure and acceptance of a servant's repentance, despite the existence of other sins?
Is it permissible for a girl to refuse marriage desiring to be associated with a person from the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in the Hereafter, and is that possible for her, and is this matter worth sacrificing current marriage opportunities for?
What is the way to sincere repentance and returning to Allah after committing sins, claiming knowledge of the unseen, lying, and falsely swearing by the Quran?
Is the fear of a dreaded occurrence coming true, accompanied by an attempt to convince oneself that it will not happen, considered a bad omen or claiming knowledge of the unseen? And does this fear reach a degree for which a person is held accountable for a sin?
Is it permissible for a person to claim knowledge of the unseen, such as sorcery, or to forbid something permissible, and how should visitors be received in a designated place of worship in exchange for money?
What is the opinion of Islamic law regarding the solar storm rumors that Western scientists are talking about, and how can Muslim youth be protected from being affected by them?
Is the repentance of one who disobeyed his father and invoked curses upon him accepted, after he repented, apologized, and asked his father to pray for the acceptance of his repentance?
What is the ruling concerning those whom the Message has not reached when the sun rises from its west, and will the door of repentance be closed in the face of the disbeliever who did not know about Islam, if he wishes to embrace Islam after the sun rises from its west and it reaches him that this is one of the signs of the Hour?
Will all people be held accountable on the Day of Resurrection in Arabic, including Americans and Israelis?