1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

122 Questions

How can the Ahlulbayt (a) hear our Tawassul and make Dua for countless Muslims daily?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Allah (SWT) makes His best servants know whatever He Wants them to know. All Muslims salute the Prophet (SAWA) in every Prayer by saying ASSALAMU Alayka Ayyuha Nabiyyu Warahmatullah Wabarakatuh. Allah makes the Prophet hear and respond to every one of them. Same way, we salute Al-Khidher الخِضر whenever we remember him as it in the Hadeeth which means that Allah Conveys our salutation to him. Ahlul Bayt (AS) are the best servants of Allah after the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Allah Makes them know our Tawassul. Those who believe in the Absolute Ability of Allah according Quranic verses, understand this very easily.

'Wassalam.
Why is it necessary to identify as Shia Muslims instead of simply Muslims? Doesn't the term Shia mean a sect, and if so, doesn't God prohibit the creation of sects in religion?
Amina Inloes

All Muslims belong to one sect or another, even if they are not aware of it. (Or, sometimes multiple sects) The beliefs and practices they have learned reflect the views of a certain group.

Because Sunnis are the majority, usually "simply Muslim" means "Sunni". (That is, there is no neutral zone.) Of course, within Sunnism there are also varying groups. 
Should Muslims vote for the "lesser of two evils" or abstain from voting when faced with a dilemma of choosing between two politicians who have both caused harm to Muslims and innocent people?
Amina Inloes

There isn't a single answer from shari'ah to this question.

Generally speaking, Muslims have a choice of whether or not to vote, and whom to vote for. Many Muslim leaders today encourage voting so that Muslims can also exert some influence over society and develop a stronger public identity rather than being an invisible group, and to try to direct society on a good course. However, as you point out, in some cases, there may be no good option.

In some cases, Muslim leaders such as maraji' may give direct guidance on voting. 
Is it ever acceptable for a group of Muslims, in the prison setting, to destroy another Muslim's religious property as punishment for helping the oppressed because they are not of the Muslim faith?
Mateen Charbonneau

No we must respect others property