Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the translation of the following verse accurate: “Indeed, We have constructed the heaven with might, and indeed, We are its expanders” Some claim that earlier scholars did not translate it this way and that sama’ only means “sky” and not “heaven.” Is this assertion false? Can you provide […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Why does Surat al-A‘la mention only the scriptures of Ibrahim and Musa instead of other prophets who also received scriptures, like ‘Isa? Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Allah (Most High) says in Surat al-A‘la: “Indeed, this is in the former scriptures— The scriptures of Abraham […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If the purpose of the hijab, according to Ibn Kathir and other exegetes, was to distinguish free women from slaves, why does it remain obligatory when slavery no longer exists? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should I properly dispose of an English Quran translation authored by someone who rejected the Sunna? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Allah (Most High) says, “Indeed, it is We who sent down the Reminder, and indeed, We will be its guardian.” [Quran, 15:9] […]