Angels and the Unseen
1,376 questions
Is the deceased questioned in his grave with three questions, or more, or fewer, or is the number of questions undefined? And does the condition of the deceased in the grave differ after the questioning, according to his faith?
What is the ruling on portraying that a pious ascetic knows what is inside a person or foretells the future, and is this considered divination and polytheism, and are there people whom Allah has blessed with that, and is believing that polytheism?
What is the ruling on linking calamities, or fates, or tribulations, or torment to previous sins, or considering them a deterrent and a protection from sins? And is this considered presuming to speak on behalf of Allah, or speaking about Him without knowledge, or delving into the unseen, or causing harm to Him? And does it amount to major disbelief? And does the ruling change if Allah or fate is not mentioned, or if this is said in a probabilistic manner without certainty?
Why does the Qur’an state that the kingdom of our master Solomon was so powerful, even though history books mention that its borders did not extend beyond Palestine and it was not that mighty? And why did he invite the people of Sheba to Islam, despite his intention to invade them if they did not respond, while he did not invade or fight the states closer to him?
Does feeling at ease after supplicating to Allah for marriage to a specific person indicate that the supplication has been answered?
Is there any basis in the Book of Allah or the Sunnah of His Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, for what "the Murabitun" claim regarding seeing "the people of good" (nas al-khayr) who inform them of news before it happens, and who are believed to be from among the Muslim jinn and considered to be among the awliya' (saints/friends) of Allah whose supplications are answered? And are they truly from among the awliya' of Allah?
How can what is stated in the Qur’an be reconciled—that the creation of the Earth and the sustenance within it was completed in four days, and the creation of the heavens and what they contain of stars and the sun was completed in two days—with what science has proven: that the duration of the formation of the sky and stars is much longer than the duration of the formation of the Earth? And can the word "day" in the verses be interpreted as an unequal temporal stage?
What is the ruling on supplicating with the words: "O Allah, grant me (such and such), for You are the Most Generous, the Provider, the Bestower, the Most Compassionate, the Most Gracious, the Giver of Might, the Exalter, the Rich, the Expander, the All-Encompassing, the All-Powerful, the Protecting Friend, the Helper, the Possessor of the Kingdom, the Lord of Majesty and Honor"? And is it contrary to the Sunnah to frequently use the Beautiful Names of Allah in supplication?
What is the ruling on using copper rods to search for gold and metals underground, and is that considered a form of divination, bearing in mind that their effectiveness has been proven by experience, and that Sheikh Ibn Baz permitted their use for searching for water?
What is the ruling on future prediction technology in fictional films that enables one to see what will happen in the future for a minute or less, without claiming divinity?
Is naming specific days and nights with special names based on anticipated weather conditions (such as "Qurrat al-Anz" for days of extreme cold) considered a claim to knowledge of the unseen, or is it based on experience and knowledge of cosmic laws? What is the ruling on naming them and writing about them in research nowadays?
Is it permissible to interpret dreams? And how are they interpreted, taking into consideration that a person cannot see their future? And what is the case of someone whose dreams mostly come true after a while?
Is selling one's opinion and intellectual talents for money an ethical act, or does it lead to sin, especially if it results in saying, thinking, or doing anything for enough money?
Is the verb "أُعِدَّتْ" (has been prepared) in verse 131 of Surah Al Imran built in the passive voice to convey an image of the unseen Fire, which is unknown to man?
Is the mother's sudden illness after her son prayed for her to become ill, should he return to disobedience, due to his prayer?
Is "Al-Akbar" among the Beautiful Names of Allah?
Why did God change the direction of the Qiblah, and why did He not order the Messenger to pray towards the Kaaba from the beginning, and how does God go back on His decision?
Is saying "I will become such and such," or "You won't be able to do that," or "Such and such won't happen" considered claiming knowledge of the unseen?
What is the wisdom behind the variation in Allah's methods of addressing humanity, while preserving free will?
Is this pilot the provision I prayed to God for, and is my rejection of him considered a sin after my prayer for marriage?
Will the prayer of one who delays it beyond its time without a valid excuse be accepted?
Do the strange actions practiced by the parents, such as unusual slaughtering, throwing chickens into abandoned houses, lighting fires to make and burn a paper doll, the father’s extreme nervousness, his constant suspicion that his children will leave or kill him, his aversion to helping anyone, and his possession of the book "Al-Rahma fi Al-Tibb wa Al-Hikma" attributed to Al-Suyuti, in addition to his past disregard for what is lawful and unlawful, have any connection to magic or jinn, and are they sorcerers? If so, how can they be dealt with?
Do the five keys to the unseen remain in God’s knowledge forever, never to be revealed to any created being, or does God reveal them to whomever He wills among His messengers, taking into consideration that there are angels who know the times of people’s deaths, and that soothsayers receive some future events?
Is what is happening—hearing a voice asking me to wear a ring on my right hand to protect it from demonic possession, and the jinn confirming that the jinn causing the possession has been imprisoned by a righteous saint who died 400 years ago because of the ring—a reality, and what should I do?