What is Fiqh?
Fiqh, or Islamic jurisprudence, is a fundamental branch of Islam. It provides practical guidance for Muslims in their daily lives—covering worship, financial dealings, family matters, and …
What Are Angels Created From?
Angels are created from light (Nur). The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “The angels were created from light, the jinn were created from smokeless fire, and Adam …
Who is Jibreel (AS)?
Jibreel (AS), also known as Gabriel, is the greatest and most honored of Allah’s angels. He was entrusted with the noble responsibility of delivering Allah’s revelation …
How Many Attributes Does Allah Have?
Allah’s attributes (Sifat) are among the most important subjects in Islamic belief (`Aqidah). Through His attributes, believers come to know their Lord, understand His greatness, and …
What is the Difference Between Hadith and the Quran?
The Quran is the direct word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) through Angel Jibril (AS), while Hadith consists of the sayings, actions, approvals, and …
What is Qiyas?
Qiyas (Arabic: قياس) is the fourth source of Islamic law after the Quran, Sunnah, and Ijma. It is the process of deriving a ruling for a …
Why Was the Quran Revealed in Arabic?
The Quran was revealed in Arabic because Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was sent to the Arabic-speaking people of Arabia, and revelation came in the language they understood …
What Is Ijtihad?
Ijtihad (Arabic: اجتهاد) is the process by which a qualified Islamic scholar (mujtahid) exerts maximum intellectual effort to derive legal rulings from the Quran, Sunnah, and …
What Are the Scientific Verses of the Quran?
The Holy Quran contains numerous verses that many Muslims regard as signs of Allah’s wisdom reflected in the natural world. These verses discuss topics such as …
How Many Verses of Prostration (Sajdah) Are There in the Quran?
There are 15 verses of prostration (Ayat al-Sajdah) in the Holy Quran according to the majority of scholars. When a Muslim recites or hears one of …