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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

130 Questions

Did the Prophet (S) possess the ability to read and write before the revelation began, as mentioned in Quran, Surah 4, Verse 113 where Allah (SWT) states that everything was taught to him?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Allah (SWT) Granted the Prophet the knowledge of everything as you read in the Quranic verse. Reading and writing is included in what Allah Has granted the Prophet (SAWA) but he was not showing people all his knowledge for the benefit of Islamic message. The Prophet (SAWA) was sent to teach people the knowledge of the book and the wisdom as we read in Quran (Sura Al-Jum'ah, verse 2). Obviously, the person who was sent by Allah (SWT) to teach people the knowledge of the book and the wisdom has the full knowledge of that, granted to him by Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.
Is it allowed to prostrate while standing after reading or hearing a verse of Quran that requires prostration, whether walking, at the market, in a moving vehicle, or after Ziyarat e Ashura?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Obligatory Sajda (prostration) must be done properly on the ground. Recommended prostration can be done in walking or walking  positions.

Wassalam.
Does Surah al-Tawbah, verse 40, mention the virtues of Abu Bakr?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Not at all. On the contrary, this verse is very clear that the person who was with the Prophet in the cave, was not a believer because he was not entitled to receive the Calmness from Allah. Allah sent His Calmness on the Prophet only and never in that companion فأنزل الله سكينته عليه وأيّدَهٌ بجنود لم تروها.

'There is a discussion among the scholars about the name of the person who was with the Prophet in the cave, but whosoever he was, he was not entitled for receiving the peace from Allah, which is received by the believers (Sura 48, verse 4). (It is He who sent down calmness in the hearts of the believers).

'Even Ayesha, daughter of Abu Bakr denied any verse in Quran regarding her and her father but only in the allegation of Al-Ifk. Bukhari, V. 6. Page 42. If the verse 40 in Sura Tauba was mentioning her father, she should known that.

Wassalam.
Is there a narration in which Imam Ali (a) was asked about his greatest Fadhail and he referred to verse 13:43, confirming his knowledge of the Book?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes. It is narrated in Al-Ehtijaaj by al-Tabarsi that Ameerul Momineen Ali (AS) was asked about best tribute for him, he replied by reciting the verse 13:43.

 " الاحجتاج " للطبرسي سأل رجل عليّ بن أبي طالب (عليه السّلام) عن أفضل منقبة له ، فقرأ الآية ، وقال : « إيّانا عنى بمَن عنده علم الكتاب » .

Wassalam.