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How do very busy Muslim students or professionals find the time to pray five times a day?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Depending on their schedules, Muslims usulally don't need to perform all five prayers whilst at work...
Why do people disagree with dictionary definitions?
asked on 15 Jun 2018 (1 Answer)
Dictionaries are typically aimed at the layperson - I've yet to see a serious academic rely on them ...
Who do Muslims consider to be an infidel and how should they treat them?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
The term "infidel" originates in the 15th century from the Latin "infidelis" or the French "infidele...
What types of Muslims follow Shari'a?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Any observant Muslim would consider him or herself to be Shari'a-adherent. It is impossible to find ...
Who are the best Sufi mystical writers?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
The Gulistan, by Persian poet Sa'di is excellent.Apart from Sa'adi, the names of Rumi and Hafiz spri...
How will God determine who goes to heaven and hell?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
In the Qur'an, two of God's ninety-nine names include "the Judge" and "the Just." Muslims believe th...
Can anyone become a Muslim?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Yes anyone can become a Muslim theologically speaking (accepted as a believer on the day of judgemen...
What is both the shortest and most beautiful poem ever written in Arabic?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
I will have a go at translating this one from Abu Tammam d 845 AD: A sword is more truthful than b...
Why is the idea of banning, out of religious respect, insulting images of Muhammed so offensive to Westerners?
asked on 21 Jun 2018 (1 Answer)
I think the answer lies in the dogmatic and historical view that has formed namely the "freedom to i...
How many converts to Islam are there in the U.S.?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
No exact figures exist on the total number of Muslims in the U.S. in general since the U.S. Census c...
Who built the Kaaba?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Adam built the original Ka'bah and that Prophets Abraham and his son Ismail re-built it. The ceiling...
Which organisations, thinkers and writers regularly produce the best political analysis regarding international affairs?
asked on 19 Jun 2018 (1 Answer)
Robert Kaplan (American) and Margaret MacMillan (Canadian) are pretty objective. Stratfor's analysis...
Is there a clash of perspectives between Muslims for revival?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (2 Answers)
Dr Shadee al-Masry observes: "I'm suspicious about co-opting or entering into the secular activist f...
What is the Kaaba?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building covered with a black cloth in Mecca that Muslims believe was bui...
In large groups why do Muslim women pray behind men?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
This is because the Muslim ritual prayer is very physical in nature, involving standing, bowing and ...
What types of Muslims follow Shari'a?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Any observant Muslim would consider him or herself to be Shari'a-adherent. It is impossible to find ...
Who built the Kaaba?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Adam built the original Ka'bah and that Prophets Abraham and his son Ismail re-built it. The ceiling...
Who do Muslims consider to be an infidel and how should they treat them?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
The term "infidel" originates in the 15th century from the Latin "infidelis" or the French "infidele...
How do very busy Muslim students or professionals find the time to pray five times a day?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Depending on their schedules, Muslims usulally don't need to perform all five prayers whilst at work...
Is there a clash of perspectives between Muslims for revival?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (2 Answers)
Dr Shadee al-Masry observes: "I'm suspicious about co-opting or entering into the secular activist f...
How many converts to Islam are there in the U.S.?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
No exact figures exist on the total number of Muslims in the U.S. in general since the U.S. Census c...
How will God determine who goes to heaven and hell?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
In the Qur'an, two of God's ninety-nine names include "the Judge" and "the Just." Muslims believe th...
In large groups why do Muslim women pray behind men?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
This is because the Muslim ritual prayer is very physical in nature, involving standing, bowing and ...
Can anyone become a Muslim?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
Yes anyone can become a Muslim theologically speaking (accepted as a believer on the day of judgemen...
What is both the shortest and most beautiful poem ever written in Arabic?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
I will have a go at translating this one from Abu Tammam d 845 AD: A sword is more truthful than b...
Who are the best Sufi mystical writers?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
The Gulistan, by Persian poet Sa'di is excellent.Apart from Sa'adi, the names of Rumi and Hafiz spri...
What is the Kaaba?
asked on 23 Dec 2018 (1 Answer)
The Kaaba is a cube-shaped building covered with a black cloth in Mecca that Muslims believe was bui...
Why is the idea of banning, out of religious respect, insulting images of Muhammed so offensive to Westerners?
asked on 21 Jun 2018 (1 Answer)
I think the answer lies in the dogmatic and historical view that has formed namely the "freedom to i...
Which organisations, thinkers and writers regularly produce the best political analysis regarding international affairs?
asked on 19 Jun 2018 (1 Answer)
Robert Kaplan (American) and Margaret MacMillan (Canadian) are pretty objective. Stratfor's analysis...
Why do people disagree with dictionary definitions?
asked on 15 Jun 2018 (1 Answer)
Dictionaries are typically aimed at the layperson - I've yet to see a serious academic rely on them ...
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