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May I request Bro JAI to please give his opinion on this? Thanks

Dear Bro.The Ayah does not say anything about diastrous situation like War efc.Why do you assume that? Secondly the Ayah does not say marry among these orphans any where.It  says "If you fear about not able to do equitable justice to Orphans the marry such womaen seem good to you" therefore there is no reference to Orpgans but other Women as you like.Therefore your explanation about" IF" and" Then "does not give answer to my question Thanks

Assalam Bros,I need some clarification on Sura Nisa.Allah says in 4:1 about creation of men & women and relationship.In Aya 4:2 He asks about giving property to Orphans in good condition. In 4:3 Allah says if you fear that you can not act equitable towards orphans, then marry such women as seem good to you,two and three and four; but if you fear that you will not be able to do justice between them then marry only one.I am not able to understand "if" and  "then".What is the connection between "If not being equitable towards orphans and then  marrying women of one"s choice. I am not particular about how many to marry but the connection between "IF" and "THEN" Thanks

Assalam I got reply of Bro JAI on some other post therefore JAI need not reply Thanks

Allah ask us to come with the" Imam "in Aya 17:71. Can somebody tell me which Imam Allah asking people to come on the day of Judgement? Our preachers, authorities, leaders, Shia Imams ? Thanks

I dont remeber to have discussed  Bro JAi about Tasreeful Ayaat.Any way I would like to know if we have any book having been compiled the Tasreeful Ayaat so that it would be handy to go through and enlighten ourselves. Thanks

Misconception: Polygamy - Muslim men can have as many wives as they wish

Background: Some think that Muslim men can have multiple wives if they desire to and that Islam and The Quran promotes polygamy
The Quran is very clear on this subject, that monogamy is the basis for normal relationships, while polygamy is only allowed in cases involving marrying the mothers of orphans so that the orphans are taken care of. A maximum of four wives are allowed in such cases. For example, in the aftermath of war, it is likely that many men would have lost their lives, resulting in many widows with fatherless children, thus The Quran allows an exception in these cases so that the needs of the wider community can be met:
Give the orphans* their money; do not replace the good with the bad, and do not consume their money to your money, for truly it is a great sin!
And if you fear that you cannot be just to the orphans, then you may marry those who are agreeable to you of the women: two, and three, and four. But if you fear you will not be fair, then only one**, or to whom you are committed to by oath. This is best that you do not face financial hardship. [4:3]
*the Arabic word for "orphans" is "yatama" and specifically means children who are fatherless.
** note the emphasis on one wife, i.e. monogamy.
Again, the subject of polygamy is addressed in the context of orphans:
They ask you for divine instruction concerning women. Say, "God instructs you regarding them, as has been recited for you in the book about the mother of orphans who you want to marry without giving them what has been ordained/written for them, as well as the powerless children, and your duty to treat orphans with equity. Whatever good you do, God has full knowledge of it. [4:127]
The above verse has been commonly mistranslated to justify marrying orphan girls rather than marrying their widow mothers. The Arabic plural pronoun in this verse is the female form, "allatee" (not the male form "allazyna"), and it can only refer to the women just referenced, not to the orphans. This is because in Arabic the word "yatama" (orphans) is grammatically male in gender. The beginning of the verse also tells us the subject of the verse, it is about the women. That is why it is important to remember all translations are imperfect, and to seek knowledge and verify information for oneself [17:36].
Again, The Quran shows a preference for monogamy in the following verse:
And marry the single from among you as well as the good from among your male and female servants. If they are poor, then God will grant them from His grace. God is Encompassing, Knowledgeable.[24:32]
To summarise, The Quran was revealed to a society where polygamy was commonplace and men could have many wives (e.g. more than four for example). By setting an upper limit, citing a moral restriction on polygamy and limiting the situations in which it is allowed would result in reducing polygamy significan



Assalam Bro.I read Joseph Islams Article on Plural Marriage & was convinced that what Allah wants the Muslims to do. While Allah permitted for Muslims to marry  Two Three Four but clarified at the same time that one can not do the justice. This "JUSTICE"clause appears to be asking to have one only if we can understand.Secondly I would like to draw attention to the above misconception I got on asite where it clarifies that more than one wife is to be resorted when muslims find more mothers of Orphans become widow after war.Though it is not expreedly directed ,some think is that way.In 4:30 Allah says " If you fear not able to do justice to Orphan then marry other women"this I can not undestand. Thanks

Salam JAI I got your Article about Azab-e- Qabr printed long back but while asking about Barzaq I asked about Azab-e-Qabr. I read again now. Thanks

Salam All To my little knowledge there is no Azabul Qabr after death. What is Barzaq where the dead are supposed to be till the Day of Qiyama ?

Assalam Bro Joseph,I happen to read this article on Ourbeacon Forum but could not understand what is he going to tell.I could simply understand that the poeple born as per their Parents religion will continue to hold till their death. The change of faith by the people is an exception.Pl clarify if it says something more.Thanks

 Salam All You are absolutely right that Understanding of Quran is basically important as we have to know what Allah is asking us to do .Recitation melodiously is secondary but this method attracts the listioners some may or may not understand. May Allah forgive me I noticed that even Arabs can not understand Quran well as they read ( I may be wrong but I feel like that) Tajweed is needed for those who start  learning arabic or for the peoiple to correct their pronounciation

Salam All Hello JAI !!!I again request Please post your explanation of Zakaat for our guidance Thanks

Br JAI Pl write about Zakat & Sadaqa & I do not know what is Demmurage ? A new term coined.

Bro Mubashir What is the purpose of posting this Hadith ? But one thing I would say that one should not say "Assalamu Alyeka Ya Hiyannbi " but" Assalamu Aleyna Allannaby"I think. I remember to have read your post on different Forum like this kind of explanation if I remember well. Thanks for sharing

Assalam I just got the relevant Aya. As per 2:219 Allah ask us to pay to the extent we can "Spare"which can also mean over &above our needs.