Quran and Tafsir

August 22, 2026 2 mins

How Can Different Qiraat Preserve the Same Statement?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Across the qirat, there are 4 readings for 40:26. I can see that the general meaning is the same, but the exact wording yet differs, so when it is said “Pharaoh said… “, which of the 4 did he use, or how were all 4 of these different wordings […]
August 21, 2026 2 mins

Is a Plush Doll That Plays Quranic Verses Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have started creating a product for toddlers/kids: a plush doll you can sleep with or bring with you for comfort. The doll has a sheep head and a little blanket on it. There are no open eyes; the eyes are closed, as if it’s sleeping. As for the […]
August 14, 2026 2 mins

Can I Use Surah al-Rahman as a Treatment for Mental Health?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I would like to know whether this “Surah Ar-Rahman therapy”—listening to Qari Abdul Basit, then drinking water while saying “Allah” three times—is permissible for mental health issues, alongside treatment from a psychologist. Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of […]
August 7, 2026 7 mins

Is the Quran Timeless if Slavery Rulings Changed?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If the Quran is timeless, why are some of its rulings, like those on slavery, no longer applicable? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate You have honestly followed a hard question, and the fear beneath it deserves a straight answer. Nothing in the Quran has […]
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