Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Do the verses, “So do not weaken and do not grieve, and you will be superior if you are [true] believers” [3:139] and “Allah does not like negative thoughts to be voiced—except by those who have been wronged” [4:148] imply that it is sinful to feel sadness, stress, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can we distinguish between literal and metaphorical meanings in the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it true that interpretive benefits can be derived from the science of waqf (pausing) and ibtida’ (starting) in Quranic recitation? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the ruling on translating the Quran into non-Arabic languages? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master […]