Quran and Tafsir

April 26, 2025 2 mins

Who Believed in Prophet Ibrahim Before He Was Thrown Into the Fire?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Did anyone believe in Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) before his confrontation with his people and being thrown into the fire? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Allah (Most […]
April 20, 2025 3 mins

Does “Sama’” in the Quran Mean Only Sky or Also the Heavens?

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 […]
April 19, 2025 3 mins

Why Does Surat al-A’la Mention Only Ibrahim and Musa (Peace Be upon Them)?

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 […]
April 10, 2025 3 mins

Why Is Hijab Still Obligatory Without Slavery Today?

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 […]
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