Pillars of Faith
179 questions
Is that which awaits me after death—the throes of death, the questioning [in the grave], the torment of the grave, the blast, the Day of Resurrection, and the Sirat leading either to Paradise or Hell—all confirmed, or are there differing opinions concerning it?
Will Allah forgive a woman who betrayed her husband by kissing and mingling, then repented with sincere repentance? And will she be exposed on the Day of Resurrection?
What are the obligatory and recommended matters that a Muslim should learn in the lands of the disbelievers, and what books can be used for that purpose?
Why were the awaited Mahdi, the Antichrist (Dajjal), and the descent of the Christ Jesus (peace be upon him) not explicitly mentioned in the Quran? And is their support through Gabriel or merely by inspiration? And are the narrations about them Isra'iliyat? And does denying them expel a Muslim from the faith, even if he utters the two testimonies of faith and performs the pillars of Islam?
What is the ruling on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)?
What are the foundations of Islamic creed (Aqidah) and what are its branches?
Is the unavailability of transportation on every road a matter related to religion, work, or provision?
What is the difference in Islamic creed between lying (الكذب) and deception/charlatanism (الدجل)?
Is it recommended to read the book "Al-Iman: Its Pillars, Reality, and Nullifiers" by Dr. Muhammad Naim Yasin, especially since it is a book on 'Aqidah (Islamic creed)?
How can a Christian woman who wishes to embrace Islam, knows the two testimonies of faith but has not yet uttered them, begin to learn prayer, memorize what is necessary from the Quran, and understand the rituals of the religion without assistance or suitable resources?
Do the conditions for sincere repentance – including not returning to the sin – contradict the Prophetic Hadith which indicates that Allah forgives a servant whenever he repents? And is repentance from the first sin accepted if the person returns to it again? And what are the degrees of creation or faith in a time when evil deeds have become widespread?
What is your response to the phenomenon of declining youth religiosity due to tribulations, the proliferation of fatwas, and the fragmentation of Islamic groups? What is the solution? What is the correct methodology and stages for lawful religious commitment for men and women? What are the most important books and resources that facilitate jurisprudence and commitment in an accessible manner?
What is the importance of 'Aqeedah (Islamic creed) for the individual and society, what means did the Qur'an use to firmly establish it in the hearts of Muslims, and is it an innate disposition in the human soul?
How can intentions be varied for a single act, such as reading the Qur’an, and must one seek reward for every act, and what are the consequences of forgetting to seek reward?
What are the necessary steps to declare my conversion to Islam, and is it true that it is not legally permissible before the age of 21?
How can one respond to Christians who claim that Muslims are compelled to believe in Jesus (peace be upon him), while they are not compelled to believe in Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Who is Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, may Allah have mercy on him?
Does the noble verse (To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful) mean that punishment is imposed upon man and he has no choice, and that man is compelled? And can a person be punished despite fulfilling all the pillars of Islam?
Are the designations "observant Muslim" and "non-observant Muslim" legitimate and correct, and what is the definition of a Muslim?
Are there any hadiths reported about the virtue of seeking knowledge in Medina?
Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to eat, drink, and jest with a young Christian man whom she is helping to study Islam, or not?
Is it permissible to change my name, even though my deceased grandmother was the one who named me, and even though my father named me with it to please my grandmother, and he is displeased with it?
How can the Qur’an's affirmation of the authenticity of the Torah and the Gospel be reconciled with its simultaneous assertion of their corruption?
Is it permissible to play electronic games that involve beliefs contrary to Islam, such as a character who predicts the future or revives the dead?