Aqaaid

Q: Please answer the following questions:

1. Were the Torah, Bible and Psalms that existed in the time of Hadhrat Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) original and unadulterated versions?

2. Did the Torah that was being read by Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhu) before being corrected by Hadhrat Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) an original authentic version?

3. Is it correct to refer to the Torah that was being read by Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhu) before being corrected by Hadhrat Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) as a 'Kafir Book'?

4. Can the Torah, Bible, and Psalms that exist today be labeled as 'Books of kufr.'?

5. Can the Torah, Bible, and Psalms that exist today be labeled as 'Books of Filth and Evil'?

6. Is the following a statement of Kufr? "The present day Torah, Bible and Psalms are books of Kufr despite whatever original revelation from Allah Ta'ala they may contain."

Q: What is the ruling on a Muslim who categorically denies the abrogated Surahs, Al Kahl and Al Hafd? They reject them as never being revealed upon our beloved prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). They also deny that they meet the Quranic Arabic criteria and say they are poor in literary. Audhubillah min al shaitan nir rajeem!

Q: I am living in India, Mumbai. I am hearing from my childhood that its not good to cut nails after sunset or maghrib, it is not good or something bad will happen. Is it really so in Islam or anything mentioned in Islam about the timings of cutting the nails. I usually prefer cutting my nails on Friday mornings but sometime I am unable to do so because I have to leave early for work in morning and till I come home back its almost maghrib or sunset. What to do please suggest/can I cut nails after sunset or maghrib?

Q: My Shaitan whispers that "Can Allah turn into an animal?" I don't know because he can do anything and yet if he would turn into a fox or something, it would contradict his attributes like he is nothing like creation. Can you please answer this question for me?

Q: I am a converted Muslim. My parents are Hindu. I face problems from my family's side whenever a festival comes. I want to know that up to what extent I can cooperate with them being a Muslim? On rakshabandhan can I tie rakhi and tilak for my brother?

Q: In India there is a custom that after newborn the mother puts a mark on the face of a child by black colour kajol for not possessing najr and gives him a najr kata in neck? Are these valid is Islam?

Q: A South African Muslim's son became a Christian. Should his family cut of all ties with him? He assists his parents with cash and kind as they are not well to do, can they accept this help? His father died, can he attend the janaazah? Can he pay towards all the burial expenses? He now comes home often to console his mother and fulfil any needs she has as he can, is this fine? The rest of the family are adamant that his mother and sister cut off all ties with him and stop him from coming home. Is this correct advice according to Shari'ah? He has two small children who are dearly loved by their  grandmother. Can they visit? Is it correct to call them children of Shaitaan?

Q: What are the main differences between a "Mufti" and a "Faqeeh"? May Allah bless you all for your services.

Q: While I was in Johannesburg recently we were invited to a "Ghadat". I wanted to attend but my wife refused to, as she comes from a well known family of learned Scholars and they don't attend such gatherings. I, myself, have never yet attended a Ghadat. What is the purpose of such a gathering and is it allowed in the Shariah?