Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question Is the knowledge of the revelational circumstances (Asbab al-Nuzul) authentic? And how can we verify the authenticity of these stories? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question Is it permissible to author new books of Tafsir (exegesis of the Quran) by scholars in our era? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question Were the previous scriptures like the Torah and the Gospel miracles as the Quran is a miracle? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question What is the ruling on reciting the Quran with Maqamat? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question What does the meaning become in the reading “يُهدى” (with the damma on ya’) in the below verse? “Even though you (O Prophet) are keen on their guidance, Allah certainly does not guide (يَهدى— with the fatha on ya’) those He leaves to stray, and they will have no […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question Are the virtues attributed to the suras correct? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and Prophet, […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas Al-Musa Question I heard that one of the scribes of the Revelation who used to write the Revelation for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was a Christian. Does this affect the credibility of the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question How can I improve my Tajwid in Quran recitation? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the best times to recite the Quran? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question  Who is required to fast during Ramadan, and when are children, both boys and girls, instructed to fast? Answer  In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question  What is meant when Allah says, “As for the favors of your Lord, speak about them.”? Answer  In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. You have mentioned the last verse of Surat al-Duha. Quranic verses came before this verse that speak of some of the […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the categories of Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis) books? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master and […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What are the rights of the Quran upon a person? 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 and […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is the “Rope of Allah” that we are commanded to hold on to? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, The “Rope of Allah” that Muslims are commanded to hold firmly to is mentioned in the saying of Allah the Almighty: “And hold […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Have scholars counted the verses, words, and letters of the Quran? If so, what are their numbers? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Yes, our scholars have indeed counted the verses, words, and letters of the Holy Quran. Their attention to the Quran […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is looking at the Quran (Mushaf) during Tarawih prayers and other prayers permissible? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. In the Hanafi School, specific rulings apply when a worshipper recites the Quran while looking at the Mushaf during the prayer. There is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question If a ruling is revealed for a specific reason, does the ruling remain confined to that particular incident, or is it applicable to all similar cases? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Why do some suras in the Quran begin with disjointed letters? What are their meanings? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate, The Disjointed Letters (Huruf Muqatta‘at) The disjointed letters (huruf muqatta‘at) are consonants with which some of the suras of the Quran begin. Examples include: […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Are the duas of the Prophets always answered? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Prophets (Allah bless them and give them peace) are the best of creation. They hold the highest status with Allah (Most High) and are closest to Him. Some […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Please explain to me the meanings of these terms: al-Tiwal, al-Mi’un, al-Mathani, and al-Mufassal. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate, The scholars have given titles to the Qur’anic suras with labels that classify them into four types: al-Tuwal (or al-Tiwal), al-Mi’un, al-Mathani, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Where does a believer find his/her happiness? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his family, and all his companions. Happiness Happiness is that feeling all creation strives for; some attain it, others miss it, and yet […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question What is abrogation in the Quran? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. Abrogation (Naskh) In the Arabic language, abrogation (Naskh) means lifting and removing, as it is said: “The sun erased the shadow,” meaning it removed it. Abrogation also means in language the act of […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it permissible to rearrange the chapters of the Quran to be in order of revelation or by topics, for example? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master […]

Answered by Shaykh Anas al-Musa Question Is it permissible to rearrange the chapters of the Quran to be in order of revelation or by topics, for example? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, peace and blessings be upon the Messenger sent as a mercy to the worlds, our Master […]