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Name
Ahmad Ali
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Profession
Question
what is the right answer to give to non-muslim when he/she aske about the 72 wifes in paradise
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Joys of paradise is described by the Prophet [P] ' in it [paradise] what no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard and no thought could have occurred to anyone". It follows that description of joys of paradise does not reflect the reality of that unseen and unperceivable world. Yet Allah [SWT] communicates with us in a manner that we can relate to. There is no agony, jealousy or hate in paradise as the Qur'an clearly states.
Name
omar
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Profession
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As muslims what are we now suppose to do?
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AAWW
1. Condemn the crime of Sept. 11 as Muslims since it violates Islamic teachings and moral standards.
2. Demand justice and punishment of those who planned it or KNOWINGLY helped in it.
3.To clarify that justice requires conclusive evidence to be presented before an impartial court of law, due legal process and refraining from acts that are likely to hurt the innocent, either directly or by creating confusion and fear resulting in even more while having a slim chance of catching the culprits.
4. Clarify that war is not the best solution, and that opposition to such a policy does not mean being [with the terrorists] as many Americans are also debating war as an option.
5.Clarify that the war option is likely to make things worst, cause more resentment in many countries and may make it easier for extremism to spread.
6. Clarify that the best, but more patient strategy to deal with such violence is to review foreign policy, deal with perceived injustices and as such remove its causes.
Allah knows best. WAWW
Name
Riad
- United States
Profession
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Assalamu alaikoum,
What is the the ruling on the muslims living in the US Now that the they are launching strikes against our muslim brothers and sisters in Afghanistan giving the fact that we muslim are paying taxes and consuming their products and getting paid from their money
Jazakumullahu khairan
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AAWW. Use your democratic rights as a citizen to express your views. Opposing a government policy in a democracy is not disloyalty but a civil duty.
Name
Sayed Ameen
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Profession
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Dr. Jamal, it is a good chance to answer this question with clear cut answer now:
Can a Muslim American soldier join the fighting American army in Afghanistan?
Please answer this question, giving a detailed answer backing ur idea with reference to Quir'an and Sunnah?
thanks alot
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AAWW. To answer in the details you require requires a long time. Fiqh Council is about to issue statement on that after consulting with a number of scholars including Shaikh Qaradawi. WAWW
Name
Licolin
- Armenia
Profession
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what is the role of Muslim Nations towards afghns nowadays?
Can I go and fight the aggressors there? what is my role exactly?
Please furnish me with a detailed answer. Jazakum Allahu Khayran
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1. To join and link with other groups who oppose the war is the best option. In a democracy this is likely to let the voice of other Americans be heard even if in the minority.
2. Help with humanitarian relief, which is critical to many innocent and starving refugees.
3.I believe that what the Afghan PEOPLE need most is the voice of reason so as to stop the cycle of violence. WAWW
Name
Latif Benzzine
- United States
Profession
Student
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Salamualikom all:
I would like to ask the Dr.Jamal about his view for the future of Islam in the west at the light of the last events.Besides this I would like to emphasize that Muslim scholars needed to speak up and advise those organizations that promote an extreme understanding of islam and its teachings.
The last thing i wanna talkm about is the muslim youth which find thier selves between two hopless choices extremism or undemocratic regiumes.There is a third choice which is Knowledge,especially in the knowledge edge.
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AAWW
In spite of some who took advantage of this to attack Islam, many others are trying to learn more about Islam. We should help them. Long term, it may promote better understanding of Islam. Best way to avoid extremism is to learn about true Islam through credible scholars and work peacefully and patiently to bring Shura in the undemocratic societies. WAWW
Name
Cynthia
- United States
Profession
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I am only 2.5 yrs into Islam now..In simple layman terms,could you please advise me as to how I can explain to my Christian family about how Islam looks at the events surrounding the cruxifiction & rising of Christ (pbuh). I don't feel I am doing an adequate job in explaining this to them...Thanks
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AAWW
A detailed treatment of that is in my tapes [Islamic Teachings] available on line in WWW. Islamicity.com [Albums VIII and IX. There are also available for purchase. You may also borrow from any nearby Islamic Center that may have them. WAWW
Name
Muhammad Muinul Islam
- Bangladesh
Profession
Student
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What is Islamic Ruling about astrology? does planet or star has any influence on human being based on zodiac sigh?
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AAWW
Astrology is rejected; astronomy is not. WAWW
Name
William
- United States
Profession
Designer
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Dr. Badawi,
In light of the current events, don't you think it would be wise for all Islamic clerics,leaders and scholars in the middle east and around the world to publicly decry that anyone involved in killing innocent civilians will not be received in paradise.
Thank you,
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AAWW
A lot of scholars and council of scholars, also major Islamic organizations have already condemned that crime as totally against Islam. The anger we see in the media is about war as the option, which is harming the innocents who have suffered a lot already. WAWW
Name
Islam
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Profession
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How should we understand the ayah (4) in Surat Al-Mumtahinah: "you have a good model (to follow) in Ibraheem and those with him when they said to their people, 'we are innocent (or removed) from you and what you worship (or serve/obey) besides Allah; we have rejected you and enmity and hatred is between us and you until you believe in Allah alone.' Except for the speech of Ibraheem..." I live in America among non-Muslims and am having trouble in applying the example of Ibraheem and the believers. I have been confused about the issue of walaa and baraa for a long time. Our scholars sometimes tend to give mixed signals.
Please help.
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AAWW
60:4 deals with idol worshippers who knew the truth fully and deliberately rejected it. A lot of Americans are good people who are receptive to the truth, but are unaware of the true teachings of Islam. That is why many accept Islam. If we adopt a negative attitude towards them, how can we do Da'wah and help them as brothers/sisters in humanity that we wish well and salvation for them?
WAWW
Name
Mustafa Khalil
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Profession
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How are Muslims motivated? What are there motive for any action and how is that coupled with their daily life? What Muslims struggle for? How the fear and hope are coupled with their actions? How would you explain all that to Christians?
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AAWW
you're asking 5 long questions. Even questions are ambigious [to me]. There are lots of questions waiting. Would you ask one clear and precise question so as to spread the time available to all. WAWW
