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Reading/Reciting the Quran

Reading/Reciting the Quran

QUESTION: Can you tell me about Quran because I’m in a bit confusion, did Allah recite the Quran (in a way befitting His majesty)? And jibril heard Allah’s recitation and taught our prophet? Or it was written in Lawh Mahfuz and Jibril brought it down step by step in different situations as per Allah’s command. Please clarify.

Reading/Reciting the Quran

19 Oct

ANSWER: Allah spoke the Quran as it is Allah’s speech and Gibreel peace be upon him revealed it to the prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam

QUESTION: We know that it is recommended to recite The Quran everyday. Can we recite the translation of the quran in our languages? Or do we have to recite the quran in arabic?

Reading/Reciting the Quran

18 Oct

ANSWER: It should be the Quran in Arabic text to gain the prescribed reward. The translation is not Quran but rather a translation of the meaning.

QUESTION: I was trying to encourage a fellow Muslim to read the Qur’an, and they said to me that reading Qur’an is not fard, whereas praying salah is. How do I respond to this assertion that reading Qur’an is not fard with a strong reply based on authentic evidence?

Reading/Reciting the Quran

12 Oct

ANSWER: No one said it was fard but at the same time, if you were given the chance to be in the highest levels of paradise or remain in the lowest level, only an idiot would choose the lowest level! If someone gives you your pay check and says that he would like to give […]

QUESTION: If you’re on your menses can you read and touch the Qur’an that contains the Arabic as well as the English translation without needing a cover e.g. gloves.

Menstruation and post-natal bleeding, Reading/Reciting the Quran

11 Oct

ANSWER: No problem as this is not considered as Quran (Mushaf)

QUESTION: Sheikh, my question is, is it necessary to cover the head while reciting Quran, are the rulings same for both men and women ?

Innovations, Reading/Reciting the Quran

05 Oct

ANSWER: This is not part of the etiquette of reciting the Quran, neither for men, nor for women.

QUESTION: How can I love myself? As a Muslim scholar what would you recommend to a girl who hates herself cause she doesn’t know her native languages. I can’t even read the Quran cause I’m so embarrassed I don’t know Arabic! Please help.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Reading/Reciting the Quran

30 Sep

ANSWER: Instead of cursing the dark, light a candle! Start learning Arabic and mastering it.

QUESTION: Is it a MUST to have Surah Mulk memorized to be saved from the torment of the grave or can I read off the mushaf or my phone and it will suffice

Funerals, Reading/Reciting the Quran, Supplications

16 Sep

ANSWER: This would suffice. However it’s best to memorise it.

QUESTION: I travel a lot. I wish to listen quran on my way via using phone and Headphones. My question is is it permissible to listen quran in that way and if oduh required for that?

Ablution (Wudhu), Reading/Reciting the Quran

11 Sep

ANSWER: No problem in this whatsoever. Wudu is not required for this.

Good day sheikh. My question is if i have sexual intercourse with my husband and and the next day my period came.so after my period am i to perform two ghusl for each or one ghusl with both intention? Thank you

Menstruation and post-natal bleeding, Purity, Reading/Reciting the Quran

26 Aug

ANSWER: One ghusl is sufficient for both, however you must take ghusl after the intercourse even during menses so that you can recite the Quran.

There’s a lady who is saying that she had many diseases and they got cured when she did this “listen surah rahman BY qari abdul basit morning, evening and night, for 7 days and then say Allah, Allah, Allah” Some people are following this. isn’t this all bid’ah sheikh?

Innovations, Reading/Reciting the Quran, Ruqyah

23 Aug

ANSWER: This is not permissible as its an innovation.