Every journey towards understanding begins with a question. For some, Islam is a familiar faith; for others, it remains a subject of curiosity, misunderstanding, or even apprehension. Yet, should we form our opinions about a religion through hearsay, media portrayals, and inherited perceptions—or should we seek to understand what it actually teaches?
Islam does not discourage sincere questioning. Rather, the Qur'an repeatedly invites humanity to reflect, reason, observe, and seek knowledge. As Allah asks: “Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an?” (Qur'an 4:82). Questions about Allah, the purpose of life, the Qur'an, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, worship, human freedom, and life after death deserve thoughtful and well-grounded answers.
This collection of Frequently Asked Questions about Islam is intended to address such inquiries with clarity, drawing upon the Qur'an, authentic Sunnah, and the explanations of respected Islamic scholars. Whether you are a non-Muslim exploring Islam, a new Muslim seeking guidance, or a lifelong believer wishing to strengthen your understanding, these questions offer a starting point for deeper reflection.
For truth is not something to fear questioning; it is something worth sincerely seeking.
1. Allah:
- Who is Allah? Is He the same God as that of Jews and Christians?
- Do Muslims Worship the Moon God?
- Why Muslims are against the Christian God?
- Where is Allah?
- Why Does Not Allah Show Himself in Islam?
- Can one True God Have associated Gods
- Allah creates doors that did not exist before
- What are the 99 Attributes of Allah?
- How can a Muslim convince an Athirst about existence of God
- What is Divine Abandonment – why does it happen
2. Qur'an:
- What is Qur'an?
- Essence of Qur'an
- Why does Allah take Oaths in Al Qur'an
- What is the philosophy behind Allah asking questions in Al Qur’an and then sometimes answering His own question?
- How was the Qur'an revealed in month of Ramadan?
- History of Compilation of Qur'an
- Exegesis / Tafsir / Summary of 114 chapters / surahs of Qur'an
- Surahs that begin with Huroof Muqatta’at - Disjoined Letters
- Surahs that are known as Al-Musabbihat "The Praisers"
- How many Manazal Qur'an is divided into and why?
- The Verse of Ikmāl al-Dīn " آیَة إِکْمَال الدِّيْن " about (Verse of the Perfection of the Religion)
- Al Qur'an: Know what and why something is being said - And WHO is saying it
- Importance of reading Qur'an with understanding (Scholar's viewpoint)
- Immense significance of Reading and Understanding of Qur'an
- Do you as a Muslim know what is the primary objective of Qur'an
- Who / what is Taghut in Islam (Terminologies in Qur'an)
- Why stories of the past are retold in Al-Qurʾān?
- Where is the Zaqqūm tree - why it is oft mentioned in Al Qur'an?
- Learn How Surah Az-Zumar 39:2 and Surah 112. Al-Ikhlāṣ form the theological & practical foundation of Islam
- How does Al-Qurʾān guide us to build a strong character framework
3. Islam:
- What is Islam? Is it mentioned in the Qur'an?
- Difference between Islam and Iman
- Faith and Yaqīn
- From Īmān (Faith) to Yaqīn (Certainty): When Belief Becomes Unshakable
- From Knowledge to Certainty: When Faith Moves from the Mind to the Heart
- What are Basic Articles of Faith of Muslims
- Five Pillars of Islam
- Understanding Tawḥīd in Islam - The Oneness of God (Reference Page)
- Five facts many may know about Islam
- What is Taqwa and complete faith in Allah
- Behold! the only [true] religion in the sight of God is Islam [man's self-surrender unto Him] (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran: 19)
- Why Islam is called a Deen, and not merely a Religion?
- What is the essence of Islamic Teachings in the light of Holy Quran?
- A comprehensive framework for what is forbidden in Islam
- What is Status of Women in Islam?
- Basic differences between Sunni and Shia sects of Islam - a dispassionate comparison
- Does Islam Preach Racism?
- The Hijrah Calendar
- Four Actions: Never part with these ever in your life
- Who are those whose eyes overflow with tears
- Does Islam propagate religious intolerance?
- Divine warning about division of Divine Religions into sects
- Islam continues to permeate into the hearts and minds despite the rejection (A parallel between rejection of Prophet Musa عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ and Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم)
- Fitrah (فِطْرَة) in Islam: A theological concept compared with the computer motherboard
- What is true Salvation - Does it come from wealth, power or status?
- Believers! Let Qur’an and Sunnah be the center of gravity of Islam - Not Individuals
- Al Haqq - The Absolute Truth that lies at the heart of Islamic teachings
4. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
- Who is Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
- Why Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the most revered of all the Prophets?
- Last sermon of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) - 9 Dhul Hajjah 10 AH
- Did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) write Quran?
- How to attend to one's daily chores - guideline by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
5. Muslim:
- Who is a Muslim?
- Who is Muslim to Allah?
- How to strengthen our faith - Īmān (إِيمَان)
- What are the Traits of a Muslim?
- Whom will Allah bestow Authority on Land
- Why man has been made responsible to save his family from chastisement of Hell Fire
- What are the qualities in a Muslim that Allah loves?
- Who are the Believers to be given Glad Tidings
- Who are Ahmadis? Are they Muslims?
- Seven qualities in believers that Allah loves
- Sabr: Patience with Perseverance - the best trait of a Muslim
- 10 Virtues (of Muslim Men and Women) for which Allah promises a mighty reward
- Who will be the lucky ones for whom the Paradise will be brought closer
- Stern Divine Warning: Do not boastfully claim yourselves to be purified. Allah fully knows who are truly Godfearing
- A good Muslim should NEVER boast of his wealth nor expose his secrets (Reference Page)
- Believers! Do not resort to Infighting - lest you lose courage and your strength depart
- What to Know Before Deciding to Enter Islam (Reference Page)
- Why Are Young People Turning to Islam Despite Islamophobia?
- Islam and Atheism: Two Worldviews, Two Answers — What the Qur’an Says
- Before You Decide About Islam, Begin with One Question: Who Alone Deserves Worship?
- Why put the Qur’an to its Own Test - Before deciding about Islam?
- How to Take Shahādah: The Simple First Step Into Islam
- What Happens After Shahādah? — Your New Journey Begins
- Why New Muslims Need Both the Qur’an and the Sunnah
- First Steps as a Muslim: Begin with Faith, Learn with Patience, and Grow One Step at a Time
- How to Build Faith Gradually: From Shahādah to Steady Īmān - a suggested approach for reverts
- How to Find Your Way Through Islam, the Qur’an and Faith
- Islam, Īmān and Iḥsān — The Complete Framework of the Religion: A Simple Guide for the New Muslim
- Who should a new Muslim learn Islam from
- How to Start Reading the Qur’an in Arabic: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Muslims
- How to keep Increasing Knowledge: A Lifelong Journey for Every New Muslim
- How to Understand Islam: A Beginner’s Roadmap to Islamic Belief and Life
- From Īmān (Faith) to Yaqīn (Certainty): When Belief Becomes Unshakable - Al Qur'an explains how
- How to treat parents who have not reverted to Islam?
7. As Salat / Obligatory and Voluntary Prayers: Please refer to our exclusive reference page: Compiled verses from Qur'an on Specific Subjects: As Salat (Prayers)
8. Justice / Shariah / Islamic Laws
- What is Shariah?
- How does Islam view the deceitful leadership and their blind followers
- Qisas (Retribution) and Diyat (Blood Money or Compensation) - understanding two pillars of Islamic Judicial System
- The relationship between Taqwa and Justice in Islam
- Why Islam prohibits eating of pork
- Do not test the Divine patience
- Believers! Do not let love for people override obedience to Allah
- Warning Shots of severe consequences for the Oppressors and dispensers of injustice mentioned in Al Qur'an
9. Hajj / Umrah:
- How to perform Umrah?
- For Hajj, refer to our Reference Page: Dhu al-Hijja (ذُو ٱلْحِجَّة): The month of Pilgrimage - The Hajj
10. Ramadan: Ramadan: Please refer to our Reference Page for details on the month of Ramadan
11. Zakat / Charity / Rizq:
- Concept of Charity in Islam
- Who are the Rightful Recipients of Zakat?
- System of Economic Justice in Islam
- Who are the rightful beneficiaries of Charity in Islam
- Rizq - Is it one of the most misunderstood word of Qur’an
- Understanding Concept of Sadaqah (Voluntary charity) in Islam - And its many forms
12. Muslim Festivals: Please visit our reference Page Muslim Festivals
13. Da'wah (The Invitation to Non-Muslims to Islam): Please refer to our Reference Page exclusive to Da'wah
14. Modesty and Morality in Islam
15. Death:
16. Other Questions:
- What is the broader concept of Halāl (lawful) and Harām (forbidden) in Islam
- Why does Al Qur'an mention embryology: Human development in the womb - a chronological reflection from Al Qur'an
- Who should we be grateful to? The Means or to the One who creates the means
- Does comparison with others’ blessings lead to Thanklessness
- What is the connection between Patience (ṣabr) and Gratitude (shukr) in Islam
- Why does Islam abhor the bane of homosexuality - Do other Divine religions too?
- How do we know that Allah has accepted our repentance and forgiven us
- Who are Ẓālimūn الظالمون mentioned in Qur'an
- Was sending of Prophet Adam to earth Divinely Pre-Ordained or committing "The Original Sin" the cause
- The Ever Objected Role and Status of Women in Islam - and a Befitting Response
- Why eyebrows are raised when Muslims label some food as Halāl (Lawful) and Harām (Unlawful)
- Understanding concept of Tauba and Astaghfar (Repentance and Forgiveness) in Islam
- Do not invent lies against Allah, specially with regard to Halal and Haram
- Is it Right to Ask the Dead by visiting their graves for Help?
- Should we seek "shifā’- شفاء" (healing) from Allah only for physical healing?
- Who is a Fasiq (فاسق) in Islam?
- How did Allah Command the Prophet ﷺ (and his followers) to deal with the People of the Book
- Why Hospitality in Islam is a highly valued virtue
- Why Allah has not Guided All Intrinsically?
- Do Muslims worship Ka'bah and the Black Stone?
- Why Islam equates Cleanliness to Half of the Faith
- Why life of many believers is in shadows?
- What is the Fate of Pious Non Muslims in the Hereafter?
- Why the raising of the dead from graves in Qur'an is equated with swarms of Locust on the Day of Resurrection
- Why Hijab is mandatory for Muslim women?
- Who are Jinn?
- What is Qareen?
- Why Islam stresses on the Gender Segregation
- What Islam says about Astrology?
- Why Pork is Prohibited in Islam?
- Why Muslims sacrifice animals?
- What are Laws of Inheritance in Islam? Why Muslim women are not given their share in inheritance?
- How can we earn from our daily rituals?
- Importance of Month of Muharram and Fasting on Day of Ashura?
- What does Islam says about retributive justice?
- How is patience defined as in Qur'an?
- Which category of people are you?
- Misconceptions about form / timings of Salat / Saum / Moon sighting Answered
- Believers !! Beware of anchorites who devour the substance of men and hinder (them) from the way of Allah
- The best Jihad is Jihad al Nafs - the war against one's desires
- The harmful influence and reality of Evil Eye
17. Relations with others
- Rules in Islam for keeping covenant (or otherwise) with others
- Argue not with the People of the Book except in the fairest manner
- Respect of parents
18. How to?
19. Misinformation / Disinformation about Islam
20. Stories about People from Qur'an
We shall keep adding questions in addition to the ones quoted above and try to answer in a layman's language.
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door.
وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.
May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.
Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.
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