Today we can look at a globe and know that the earth is somewhat like a ball, a sphere. The Qur’an makes certain statements that led Muslim scientists to understand long before their European counterparts that the earth is spherical. When Europe was in the dark ages thinking that the earth was flat, Muslim students […]
Month: January 2012
Facts From Astronomy
Allah has made clear to us that His book, the Qur’aan has been revealed as a reminder to the whole world. Allah said: This is no less than a reminder to (all) the worlds. And you shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while. (Qur’aan 38:87-88). Thus, the Qur’aan is a reminder for all […]
Sûrat Al-Anbiyâ’ (The Prophets) XXI
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Draws near for mankind their reckoning, while they turn away in heedlessness. 2. Comes not unto them an admonition (a chapter of the Qur’ân) from their Lord as a recent revelation but they listen to it while they play 3. With their hearts occupied (with evil […]
Who is Allah? The way to know Allah
There are various ways through which man can familiarize himself with the surroundings, beings, natural and unnatural phenomena. Each one of these has certain way to realize it. For example, when one wants to acquaint himself with a person he does not know, one may get closer to that person, show love and respect. There […]
Knowing what is in the womb
Question: In the December 1975 edition of “al-‘Arabee” number 205, page 15, it is alleged under the question and answer column that it is man who decides the gender of the fetus. Is there anyone other than Allaah who knows the unseen? What is the Islaamic ruling on this issue?
The rights of the child who dies after birth
Question: If a newborn child was to die right after birth, is the ‘aqeeqah obligatory for him? Response: If a child is born after the completion of four months (in the mother’s womb), then the‘aqeeqah should be carried out for him, and (likewise) he should also be named. This is because after the passing of four months, life […]
Advice to those unable to Conceive
Question: A woman is grieving because she is not pregnant; And sometimes she cries and ends up thinking a lot and becomes withdrawn from life, so what is the ruling and what advice do you have for her? Response: It is not befitting for this woman to grieve and cry because she is unable to […]
Seeking abortion due to inability to look after additional children
Question: There is a woman who has been unable to conceive; the doctors carried out some tests and discovered the eggs (in the womb) are dead. So they carried out an operation to implant (more) eggs, and now she is pregnant with four (babies). When the doctors discovered this, they informed her husband. He said […]
Sûrat Al-Kahf (The Cave) XVIII
n the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, Who has sent down to His slave (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) the Book (the Qur’ân), and has not placed therein any crookedness.