Gaining knowledge
Q: I have heard people say that it is important to gain knowledge in Islam. Is it true? Which knowledge does it refer to, secular or religious? Why?
Aqaaid
Authenticity of the book "Men around The Messenger"
Q: I would like to know the authenticity of the book "Men around The Messenger" by Khalid Muhammed Khalid.
Gadats
Q: Are 'gadats' which are commonly performed in (cape town , south africa) part of our Islamic religion and is it mentioned in the Quran. Is it a good thing? A Sunnah? Will one benefit from taking part in these 'gadats'? We also refer to these 'gadats' as 'thikrs'. Is gadats and thikr the same thing? What is the difference? What about the 3,7,40,100day (gadat) ceremonies for the deceased?
Asking people about the future
Q: My sister's marriage is not getting fixed. Can you please tell me about her future. What problem is around our family. Every proposals comes and tells that they like her but after it gets dropped.
What is the difference between a Nabi and a Rasool?
Q: What is the difference between a Nabi and a Rasool?
Is Allah Ta'ala everywhere?
Q: Is Allah Ta'ala everywhere? Like Sufis says Allah can be in our heart.
A misconception regrading the Ulama of Deoband
Q: I have read that Salafies claim that Deobandis do not consider the whole Quran Sharif as the speech of Allah. Is it true?
Is the Roudah Mubaarak greater than the Arsh of Allah Ta'ala?
Q: Is the roudah of Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) more venerable than the thorne of Allah?
Spending on one's extended family on the day of Aashura
Q: Please issue a ruling on the following:
(1) A lady distributing expensive chocolates to friends, members of her household, and extended family on the Day of Aashura.
(2) A lady wishing people 'Happy Muharram.'
(3) A lady wishing people 'Happy Aashura.'
The beauty of Jannah
Q: I was wondering about Jannah, if it is said to be beyond human imagination, why have things been described in it such as rivers of wine, honey, milk, fair skin, food and drink, etc.