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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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In Surah Kausar, Allah states Fasalli Lirabbika. What is its meaning and to whom is it addressed? How does it differ from the command of Aqeem al-Salat which appears multiple times directed towards the believers?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Sura Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) himself informing him about the great blessed bounties granted to him ( Lady Fatima ) and refuting his enemies' claim that he is a cut off person (Abtar means with no issue). Fasalli Lirabbika means : So, Pray to Your Lord (Who Granted you the Kauthar).

Aqim Assalat أَقِم الصلاة (Establish Prayers) is the order to all believers while Sura Al-Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) alone.

Wassalam.
Regarding Ghadeer-e-Khum, does the term Maula signify love or friendship as suggested by some Sunni interpretations? What would be an appropriate counterargument?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) made it very clear when he said : For whom so ever I am Maula, Ali is his Maula. Which means all authorities of the Prophet on Muslims are for Ali (AS) by order of Allah (SWT). Can any Muslim claim that love and friendship is the only right of the Prophet (SAWA) without his full authority on us with out following him? Love and friendship with out following is meaningless as Allah Says in Quran (Say: If you really love Allah, then follow me. (Aal Imran ; 31)

No real love with out following the beloved.

Hadeeth al-Ghadeer is very clear prophetic order to all Muslims to obligatory follow Ali (AS) as they are obliged to follow the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

Wassalam.
What is the significance of writing or saying بسمه تعالى وبذكر وليه before beginning any work or document?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is very good to say or write it. It means : In His Name and with remembering His Wali, who is the Imam of the time.

Wassalam.
In Surah Muhammad (47:15), does "خَمۡرٍ" refer to the same intoxicating alcohol that is prohibited in this life? If it does, how can something harmful and forbidden be allowed in Jannah? If not, what is its specific meaning in this context?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The word Khamr خمر in Quran does not mean the intoxicant alcohol which is known and prohibited in this life. Khamr of this life is filth and Najis which causes dangerous effects, while Khamr of Paradise completely different as it will be لَذّةٍ للشاربين delicious for the drinkers. It us a completely different drink which does not have any thing similar to the intoxicating alcohol.

Wassalam.