Qur'an

The Quran (القرآن‎, romanized: al-Qurʼān, literally meaning "the recitation"), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims believe to be a revelation from God (Allah). It is widely regarded as the finest work in classical Arabic literature. The Quran is divided into chapters (Arabic: سورة sūrah, plural سور suwar), which are subdivided into verses (Arabic: آية āyah, plural آيات āyāt).

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Muslims . Fajr . Maghrib . Meaning . Middle East . Salah (Prayers) . Qur'an

If Maghreb is the beginning of the whole day for Muslims, then would it mean that Fajr is the middle prayer that is mentioned in the Quran?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 5 hours ago

Inisghtful question!

The Qur'an itself does not specify which prayer is the "middle prayer" (salat al-wusta) in Qur'an 2:238.

According to Shi'i hadith (via Imam al-Baqir and Imam al-Sadiq), the "middle prayer" is the noon (zuhr) prayer (and possibly specifically the Friday prayer).

This corresponds with the idea that the sun is in the middle of the sky at this time, and so it is a middle prayer.

Sunni scholars mostly say that it is the 'asr prayer, although some say it is the zuhr prayer, and a few say it is the fajr prayer (as you have suggested). These views are also based on hadith/interpretation of hadith and an interpretation of what is meant by 'middle'.

The Qur'an speaks to us all individually, and I don't think there is any problem if this ayah speaks to different people differently since it is reminding us to focus on our prayers. Some people may need more focus on their fajr prayer (possibly because they are sleepy!), while others may need more focus on their noon/afternoon prayers, because they are busy.

Allah knows best!

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Life . Qur'an . Divine Guidance . Dunya . Ghayba (Occultation)

The Quran is used to guide people through real-life events. Why did that process stop, especially when today’s world needs guidance just as much? Especially since Imam Mahdi is in occultation, how are we meant to receive guidance today?

This is a big question and one that many people may have different answers on.

In my view, we have to have faith that we received what is necessary for us via the Qur'an and hadith, and ethical principles stated in them, and that we are meant to put forward effort to try to deduce the right answers for our time. This is part of our test and struggle as individuals and as a human race.

We still receive spiritual guidance from Imam Mahdi (A) and of course from Allah, even if it is not in the form of texts.

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Qur'an . Nahj al-Balagha

I found an old Quran, Nahjul Balagha and a few other religious texts in an old cupboard, but they were infested and damaged by termites. I temporarily stopped the infestation with chemicals, but what should I do with the books?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

If you can not repair these holy texts and no one can use them, you can put them in the sea or river or water will.

Wassalam.

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Jews . Qur'an . God (Allah) . Palestinian

What is the response to those who assert that the Quran indicates God granted Israel to the Jews, suggesting we should not oppose the Zionist claim?

God never granted Palestine to the Jews. Such claim is a false Zionist claim. Zionists are committing crimes against humanity by killing innocent children, men and women which makes it a human responsibility on every human being to oppose such crimes.

Wassalam.

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Animals . Homosexuality . Qur'an . Mankind

Homosexual behavior is common among animals, so why does the Quran forbid it for humans?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

This is interestingly a "new research", accommodating to today's popular trend.

Cannibalism is also common among animals, even their own babies. A lot of animals eat their own excrement, or self-mutilate, chewing off their own limbs. Some animals kill their partner, once mating season is finished.

A lot of animals are monogamous for life. There are animals that can change sex, or are two-sexed, and there are animals that don't need to mate to reproduce.

The point here is that the argument of comparing human behaviour to animals is a very weak argument, and does not justify anything.

And Allah knows best

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Qur'an . Qur'anic Verse

Can i shred the papers with quran verses? If not what is the best way to discard for old quran and madresa papers with Quran verses ?

Yes, it us permissible to shred papers with Quranic verses but don't put the shred papers in a bad place. You can recycle such papers or bury or put it in the water of sea, river or will.

Wassalam.

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Son . Arabic . Surah . Meaning . Qur'an

We are considering the name Zidan Hussain for our son, which has Arabic origins and is related to the Quran. The root of Zidan (z-y-d) appears in Surah Al-A'raf 7:69 and other verses, meaning increase. Could you please review and advise on this name?

The name Zaid or Zayd is chosen by Imam Zainul Abideen for one of his sons. Zayd or Zayd Ibn Ali Ibn Al-Husain (AS) is the great grand father of Zaidi Sadat.
‘There is a name of Zaidan in Arabic which is from increase, but I did not find Zidan among the known Arabic names.

Wassalam.

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If I made an Ahed without placing my hand on the Quran and simply saying it verbally, and then I broke it, what are the implications?

There is no need in making an Ahd عهد to put your hand on the Quran.

The Ahd is a promise which must be fulfilled. Breaking the Ahd is a sinful act and has a Kaffara which is either fasting two months or feeding sixty ooor believers.

Wassalam.

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Salawat . Qur'an . Salah (Prayers) . Qur'anic Verse . Dhikr

What is the most beneficial Zikr to practice throughout the day, aside from Quran and Salah? I have heard of phrases like Astaghfirullah, Ayat e Kareema, and Salawat. If one had to be prioritized above the others, which would it be?

The best Zikr is the Salwaat (ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMAD WA AALI MUHAMMAD). That is why it is obligatory in every Prayer and no Prayer (Salah) can be valid with out the Salawaat. Hadeeths on the greatness of Salawaat are too many.

Wassalam.

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Time . Slavery . Marriage . Woman . Polygamy . Qur'an

In the context of slavery, did female slaves automatically hold the same status as wives? If that is the case, what is the significance of marriage to slaves mentioned in the Qur'an? Why is marriage necessary if ownership implied a marital relationship?

Slavery rules were never started by Muslims but were already existing in different societies of the time when Islam came. Slavery rules are an outcome of wars. Islamic rules aimed to diminish slavery and finish it off. Slavery rules can not be taken as permanent rules for life but only in war and after war under many conditions.

Slave female from war between Nin Muslims against Muslims is not like a full wife of the owner who has the full rights of justice between her and other wife and inheritance from her husband. When the Muslims marries his owned female (Aman), she will then have all rights if the wife. With out marriage, she is called Sariyyah.

Wassalam.

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Istikhara . Qur'an . Marriage

I did Istikhara about marrying a girl I have known for almost two years, who appears religious and respectful. The result was Surah Al-A'raf, Ayah 150, mentioning 'Moses was angry.' Does this indicate a neutral or negative outcome for my Istikhara?

The scholar who did the Istikhara should be able to explain to you the result of it. If you are sure that the person is good in her religion and manners, then you can go ahead after paying a Sadaqa for more blessings.

Wassalam.

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Qur'an . Shi'a . Surat al-An'aam

Some individuals identify as non-sectarian and argue that classifying oneself into a specific sect is incorrect, citing Surah al-Anam verse 159 as evidence. What justifies our classification as Shi'is, and how should we respond to their perspective?

There is a big misunderstanding or misguiding regarding the meaning of this verse and another similar verses. شيعا means groups and does not have any link with Shia شيعة. Allah in Quran Praised the great Prophet Ebraheem of being. Shia وإنَّ مِن شيعته لإبراهيم (Sura Al-Saffaat, verse 83). Allah (SWT) called the sincere followers of the prophets as their Shia as we read in Quran Sura Al-Qasab, verse 15.

The groups blamed are those who went away from the Prophet and his real successors (Abul Bayt) while the real followers of the Prophet are called his Shia. We thank Allah for granting us with this great bounty of being a Shia of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) and saving us from those groups who went away from Ahlul Bayt (AS).

'When we say that we are Shia Muslims, it means that we are following the original Islam of the Prophet and his holy Progeny.

Wassalam.

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