Quran and Tafsir

March 31, 2023 2 mins

What Should I Do If I Started So Many Quran Khatams and Don’t Finish Them?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Over the last few years, I have started many Quran khatams in different mushafs, but I keep forgetting exactly where I am in each khatam because I don’t always keep a bookmark. I don’t know where I am for each khatam, and I don’t know how many I even […]
March 25, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Context of Verse 12 in Chapter 39?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the context of verse 12 in chapter 39? Is it saying that our Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) was the first Muslim sent to his nation/people, or is it saying that Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)was the first ever […]
March 24, 2023 4 mins

What Is Meant by Goodness (Khayr)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m not sure if it’s explicitly stated, but if Allah “makes people good,” does this refer to actually making them good or to guidance? Is this a rejection of free will, or am I misunderstood? If that is the case, please clarify this matter for me. Answer In the […]
March 24, 2023 4 mins

How Can I Get Rid of My Doubts That Quranic Miracles Are Mere Coincidences?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I want some assistance with a problem I’m having. I am a Muslim girl, but hearing something said by an atheist planted a seed of doubt in my mind. It involves the Quran’s scientific miracles. They discussed how perfect the world is and how they believe it is due […]