Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can we interpret general Quranic verses ourselves if our interpretation aligns with the Shari‘a? For example, is it valid to understand the verse about Maryam (peace be upon her) receiving the angel in a beautiful form as a contrast to the story of the wife of ‘Aziz who was […]

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 […]

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 […]