Learning Arabic and Quran
376 questions
What is the significance of other sources of Islamic legislation besides the Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah, and how can those who deny them be convinced of this?
Do words that bear one of the Beautiful Names of Allah, but are not intended to refer to Allah Almighty, such as "Al-Kabeer" (The Great) in "Al-Qasr Al-Kabeer" (The Great Palace), and "Al-Malik" (The King) in "Wakeel Al-Malik" (The King's Deputy), and "Al-Wakeel" (The Trustee) in "Al-Wakeel Al-Aam Lil-Malik" (The King's Attorney General), or "Al-Sayyid" (Master) and "Al-Salam" (Peace) at the end of letters, as well as words mentioned in the Quran such as "Al-Maghrib" (the name of a country), and names of Companions like "Khalid" (Khalid ibn Al-Walid)—do these words have a sacred inviolability when used outside their religious context?
ما هي الكتب التي تعالج ضعف قواعد اللغة العربية وتزيد الثراء اللغوي للمبتدئين؟
Is the contemplative recitation of the Quran considered a study of Islamic religious sciences, and is it likewise considered a study of the science of creed, given that it is the uncreated word of Allah?
Is it permissible to learn the rules of Qur'anic recitation and memorization in a mosque that contains a grave, while not performing prayers therein?
What is the ruling on discarding food containers that have "halal" written on them, and what is the ruling on giving newspapers to others for reuse?
Did the Companions understand the interpretation of all the verses of the Qur’an, or was the interpretation of some of them unknown to them?
هل كلمة "باي" بالإنجليزية حرام؟
What is the ruling on learning recitations (qira'at) and روايات (riwayat), as well as maqamat and holding competitions based on them? And what is the ruling on studying in Quranic schools where students mix at the entrance? And what is the ruling on speaking with the school principal for registration?
Must I allow my wife to join a Quran memorization institute, despite my inability to drive her, the presence of a male driver on the institute's bus, and the availability of online learning?
Does reciting the Holy Quran in foreign languages carry the same reward and merit as reciting it in Arabic? And does the revelation of the Quran in Arabic represent a deficiency for Arabs due to their lack of understanding of other languages, their ignorance, and their adherence to their disbelief, similar to the sending of most messengers to the Jews due to the hardness of their hearts?
Why does Allah (SWT) use the pronoun "We" in the Quran when speaking about Himself?
What is the authenticity of what was published on Dr. Youssef Ziedan's website about the Scrolls of Moses being written in Arabic and resembling the Qur’an?
Why is Arabic—the language of the Qur’an—not taught as a second language in all Islamic countries to facilitate understanding of the Qur’an and communication among the peoples of these countries, just as English is taught as a second language?
Is the current Modern Standard Arabic the same Arabic language that was prevalent during the time of the Messenger, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, or is it one of the other dialects?
What was the Prophet’s — may Allah bless him and grant him peace — conduct regarding caring for the beauty of his appearance, what was the secret behind his concern for cleanliness, and what are the texts indicating his sound taste in his appearance and conduct?
Is the woman who abandoned Quran memorization in a forum where there is cursing of religion and discord considered sinful, given her lack of trust in those asking her to continue? And what is the ruling on her participation in this forum?
Why was the letter taa (ت) written open (مبسوطة) in some verses of the Holy Quran, such as in the Almighty’s saying: "Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good" (إن رحمت الله قريب من المحسنين), and what is the relationship of this to numerical inimitability? And how did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, direct the scribes of revelation to write it that way when he could neither read nor write?
ما معنى الاستعارة في القرآن الكريم؟
Does studying languages affect young people and lead to their heedlessness?
What is the ruling on my remaining with my wife after learning of her betrayal, given that we have four children and my religious commitment, and should I marry another?
What is the interpretation of feeling that one's demise is near after experiencing severe dizziness during sleep?
What is the interpretation of the verse: "The Bedouins are worse in disbelief and hypocrisy, and more likely not to know the limits of what Allah has revealed to His Messenger. And Allah is Knowing, Wise"? Does this mean that the people of the desert are unworthy of knowing the Book of Allah, and what is their sin in that? Does a person choose their parents, environment, and place of residence? And what is the meaning of "My Ummah is in the cities and some villages"? Is this a noble Hadith, and what is the sin of the people of the countryside and deserts in that?
Can someone recite Surat Yasin on behalf of a person who is not proficient in reading Arabic, after that person had a dream inviting them to read it?