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General Discussions / Separation of Church and State or Separation of Mosque and State

« on: September 27, 2020, 03:18:50 PM »

Asalamu Alaikum brother Joseph Islam,
I hope all is well.
With the inferior political, social and economic situation of all so-called Islamic countries in the world, compare to western countries and the rise of extreme groups like Daish and Taliban, many educated Muslim believe in “Separation of Church and State” or we can say “Separation of Mosque and States in Islamic countries”. They blame religion for this dire situation in Islamic countries
They credit the advancement of western countries to the idea of “Separation of Church and State”.
From a Quran perspective, should the Government and Religion be separated?
Thank you

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General Discussions / Is Azar Prophet Ibrahim’s biological father according to Quran?

« on: September 23, 2020, 06:18:41 AM »

Asalamu Alaikum Brother Joseph Islam,
I hope all is well. I really enjoy Quransmessage.com and thank you very much for your hard work and dedication.
I have been taught since childhood that Azar is the father of Prophet Ibrahim PBUH. I recently came across an article written by Shias that stated that Azar is not the biological father of Prophet Ibrahim PBUH rather his sire and His father name was Terakh as it is not mentioned in Quran.
The Shia site provides as evidence this verse
“O our Lord! grant me protection and my parents (Walidayn) and the believers on the day when the reckoning shall come to pass. (Qur’an 14:41)”
.The Shia Site states that Azar was a polytheist and Prophet Ibrahim will never pray for a Polytheist.
Is Azar Prophet Ibrahim’s biological father according to Quran?
May Allah reward you

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Discussions / Did Muhammad PBUH doubt Quran? Surah 10:94

« on: April 11, 2020, 09:47:34 AM »

Brother Joseph Asalam ulaikum,
I have a question regarding Surah Yunus verse 94.
“So if you are in doubt of what We have revealed to you, then ask those who (have been) reading the Book before you. Verily, has come to you the truth from your Lord, so (do) not be among the doubters”

Many Islamophobes are using 10:94 to justify that Prophet Muhammad was possessed (Majnoon) and in doubt about Quran thus Quran is not the word of God. They say if Quran was the actual word of God then why would Allah commands Muhammad to refer to Christians and Jews for consultation?

If indeed Prophet Muhammad PBUH was in doubt about the revelation, wouldn’t that contradict Surah 49:15 that believers are only those who truly believe in Allah and His messenger and then doubt not?

Surah 49:15
“The believers are only those who truly believe in ALLAH and HIS Messenger, and then doubt not, but strive with their possessions and their persons in the cause of ALLAH. It is they who are truthful.
I hope you can clarify Surah 10:94 so we can understand the true meaning of.

Thank you,

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General Discussions / Honey Bees eating fruits

« on: June 23, 2019, 03:28:43 AM »

Asalam Alaikum brother Joseph Islam,
I hope all is well.
Before I ask my question, please allow me to thank you sincerely for a wonderful job in explaining glorious Quran to regular people like me. I have learned so much from Quransmessage.com. May Allah SWT rewards your efforts.
I was reading Quran to my kids and I came across
016:068-69
"And your Lord inspired the bee saying: Make hives in the mountains and in the trees and in what they build. Then eat of all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord submissively. There comes from within their bellies a beverage of many colours, in which there is healing for mankind most surely there is a sign in this for a people who reflect"
 
My kids said they have always sees the honey bees outside who sit on flowers and eat the nectar and never seen the honey bees eating from any fruits and they asked how come the Quran commands the bees to eat from all fruits and does not mention nectar?
I searched all the translation of Qurans in English, Urdu, Persian and Pashtu and all say fruits and I still have not found a convincing respond to my their questions.
I would appreciate if you can provide an answer to their question.
Thank you

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Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only / Is Dowry a part of the marriage contract? or is it a pre-requisite to Nikkah

« on: October 27, 2017, 11:49:30 AM »

As Salamu Alaikum dear brother Joseph Islam,
In one of your post in this forum, you have stated, "In my humble view from a Quranic perspective, a birdal due (ujur) would be a pre-requisite to establish the contract of marriage (4:24; 60:10).
If dowry is a pre-requisite then how do you explain 2:236 "There is no sin upon you if you divorce women before touching them or assigning for them a dowry. And give them provision upon the wealthy what is appropriate and upon he of limited resources what is appropriate - a provision based on the best (the "Known"), an obligation upon the doers of good." Noble QWuran 2:236.
This verse clearly states if you divorce women before touching them or ASSIGNING FOR THEM A DOWRY.
I would really appreciate it if you clarity this.

Thank you very much