Questions From Non Muslims
452 questions
To what extent is what was stated in the book "Civilization of Slaves" by Abd al-Ra'uf Awn true regarding the removal of the حرمة (prohibition) of some women uncovering their heads and displaying their adornment, based on the idea of the awrah (private parts) of slave women?
Is it permissible to greet non-Muslims with "As-salamu alaykum" and bid them farewell with "Fi Aman Allah," and is it permissible to supplicate for their guidance to Islam?
What is meant by the saying that Islam did not spread by the sword, despite the existence of fighting for those who reject Islam and the jizya? And has Islam abrogated all previous religions? And how can one reconcile the idea that Islam spread by force, which came from the enemies of Islam, with the existence of texts that call for fighting non-Muslims?
Do non-Muslims feel at peace and content with their religion, or are they in a bad psychological state? And how do we reconcile their potential contentment with the Almighty's saying: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest," and what is the place of the Almighty's saying: "Say, 'Whoever is in error, the Most Gracious will extend it for him abundantly,'" in explaining their satisfaction with what they are upon?
How do we respond to the statement by non-Muslims about the possibility of the Companions distorting the Holy Qur’an, given that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was illiterate?
What is the status of women among non-Muslims?
Is it permissible to speak with non-Muslims (males and females) online with words that please Allah?
How can a morally committed person, who does not fulfill their religious duties due to difficult circumstances, be convinced to pray and draw closer to Allah?
Which is more fitting: to donate a portion of gold to support satellite channels or to save it for the children's marriage? And which is more fitting for her husband: to donate for building mosques or to support Palestine? And which is more fitting in charity: to give to distant relatives or to a needy young person to complete their studies? And is donating to cancer institutes more fitting or to Palestine? And is it permissible to submit donation receipts to official bodies for tax relief?
Is it permissible to accept money from relief organizations, presumed to be Jewish, for building commercial or agricultural projects, without a financial return?
To what extent are the sayings true that whoever abandons prayer will have blessings removed from his life by Allah, that a perpetual darkness will be on his face, that he will not be rewarded for his deeds, that his supplication will not be raised and the supplication of others for him will not be accepted, and that creatures in this world will despise him?
Is celebrating birthdays forbidden on the grounds that it imitates the West or that it is an innovation (bid‘ah), taking into consideration that there is imitation of the West in other permissible matters, and that a birthday is a social occasion, not a religious one, and brings joy?
Is it permissible not to greet a woman who does not adhere to Allah's law and openly commits فساد (wickedness), and is it permissible to backbite about her to warn people of her misdeeds?
Is it permissible to place marble on the graves of Muslims, and is the calligrapher who writes on it sinful, and is it permissible to write verses from the distorted Gospel on the marble of Christian graves?
What is the interpretation of a mother's dream in which an unknown woman arrives, recommending the acceleration of her daughter's marriage due to her pregnancy, with a child leaving with the woman, and the presence of the married sister who confirms the recommendation?
What must Muslims today do regarding Islam?
Is the buyer entitled to rescind the contract and back out of his purchase due to the seller's breach of his condition that the buyer be the sole owner of the property among people?
Is it permissible to become a partner in a restaurant that sells pork and alcohol, knowing that the partnership does not require a monetary investment?
What is the ruling on naming "Remas" with its various meanings, such as: diamond water and the glitter of gold and silver? And what is the meaning of the name "Lamar"?
What is it that prevents a woman from marrying more than one man, despite the scientific possibility of determining a child's paternity through DNA?
Is inviting a non-Muslim to Islam and teaching him the Shahada (declaration of faith) at his deathbed specific to the Prophet (peace be upon him), or is it for Muslims in general? And how can this be reconciled with texts that speak of the non-acceptance of repentance at the moment of gargling (the death rattle)? And will the Shahada benefit a non-Muslim if he utters it in his final moments?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding the blood money (diyyat) currently in practice, which is customarily estimated at thirteen thousand Libyan dinars, of which three thousand are for condolences and ten thousand are paid after reconciliation?
What is the ruling of Sharia on the following: 1. Using stolen credit card numbers to purchase software and e-books, and what should be done with the stolen goods? 2. Giving charity of $2000 or $3000 with the intention of returning the rights to their owners who cannot be reached, knowing that most of them are non-Muslims? 3. Earning profit from selling electronic devices through a global website that ships goods directly from the company's warehouse, with the fear of the presence of forbidden or unknown goods? 4. Earning profit from selling specialized electronic programs that facilitate online marketing, and providing weekly lessons to buyers? 5. Earning profit from the "AdSense" service through a website dedicated to advertisements, while avoiding forbidden advertisements? 6. The sin falling upon a seller of ordinary goods that have a picture of a woman on the packaging, without his knowledge of it because the goods are shipped directly from the company?
What is the Sharia ruling on ridiculing villagers, and what are the evidences that prohibit discrimination among Muslims and its punishment in Islam, especially when dealing with colleagues who ridicule and degrade the dignity of others?