Ask A Muslim Terrorism, extremism, and killing innocent people is clearly prohibited in Islam. Allah clearly states in the Quran, “Allah does not forbid you from dealing kindly and fairly with those who have neither fought nor driven you out of your homes. Surely Allah loves those who are fair. Allah only forbids you from befriending those who … Read more
Allah is not the name of some random idol, nor is it a name that Muslims came up with. Allah is the name of God, and He has chosen it for Himself. The word God in Arabic means “Ilah.” However, the name of God that He has named Himself with is Allah. This is why, … Read more
When people think of jihad, they think of violent fighting, wars, killing, etc. What jihad really means is to struggle. In the context of Islam, it is to struggle for the sake of Allah. If I strive to stay away from fornication and adultery, this is jihad. If I struggle to pray my prayers on … Read more
Muslims believe that Islam was the religion of the first human being, our father, Adam AS. If one looks at it from a linguistic point of view, Islam means “submission.” One who submits their will to Allah would then be called a Muslim. Therefore, Muslims believe all the Mighty Prophets were Muslims, including Noah, Abraham, … Read more
Islam is for all of mankind. Islam does not discriminate or prefer one race over the other. Allah says in the Quran, “O humanity! Indeed, We created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may ˹get to˺ know one another. Surely the most noble of … Read more
Muslims cant eat Pork because Allah, Glorified and Exalted, said so, and He is The All Knowing, All Wise. Allah says in the Quran, “Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I do not find in what has been revealed to me anything forbidden to eat except carrion, running blood, swine—which is impure—or a sinful offering in the name … Read more
Allah tells in the Quran why Muslims have to fast – “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous” (Quran 2:183). Taqwa is an arabic word and when it is used in the context of the Quran, it means consciousness … Read more
Yes, Muslims do believe that Jesus PBUH performed many miracles, but all of which were only by the permission of Allah. Allah says in the Quran, “And ˹on Judgment Day˺ Allah will say, “O Jesus, son of Mary! Remember My favor upon you and your mother: how I supported you with the holy spirit1 so you … Read more
Allah says in the Quran, “˹They were condemned˺ for breaking their covenant, rejecting Allah’s signs, killing the prophets unjustly, and for saying, ‘Our hearts are unreceptive!’—it is Allah Who has sealed their hearts for their disbelief, so they do not believe except for a few—and for their denial and outrageous accusation against Mary, and for … Read more
Allah says in the Quran, “˹They were condemned˺ for breaking their covenant, rejecting Allah’s signs, killing the prophets unjustly, and for saying, ‘Our hearts are unreceptive!’—it is Allah Who has sealed their hearts for their disbelief, so they do not believe except for a few—and for their denial and outrageous accusation against Mary, and for … Read more
