278. To whom would Prophet Esa, who is alive, pay his Zakat money to?
278. To whom would Prophet Esa, who is alive, pay his Zakat money to? Many scholars have wrongly translated this verse (19:30-32) of the Quran. Due to the wrong translation,…
277. Observing fast of silence.
277. Observing fast of silence. Those days, observing a fast by not speaking (speech fasting) was permitted. This verse (19:26) of the Quran says Maryam (AS) observed this kind of…
276. No age limit prescribed to be a messenger of God.
276. No age limit prescribed to be a messenger of God. These two verses (19:12, 19:30) of the Quran talk of two who were accorded prophethood while very young. Some…
275. To also believe in Prophet Muhammad.
275. To also believe in Prophet Muhammad. In this verse 63:1) we find Allah saying about the hypocrites calling Prophet Muhammad as the messenger of God as a lie. During…
274. The journey that makes one realize earth is round.
274. The journey that makes one realize earth is round. This (verse 18:90) of the Quran talks about a long journey undertaken by king Zulqarnain. Zulqarnain begins his travel towards…
273. Spiritualism and Ignorance.
273. Spiritualism and Ignorance. In these (verses 18:60-82) of the Quran we find Prophet Musa’s encounter with a person named Khidir by which he learns a few things. These verses…
272. Not to prohibit matters permitted by God.
272. Not to prohibit matters permitted by God. (Verse 66:1) of the Quran says Prophet Muhammad in order to satisfy his wives, subjected himself to self restrictions in matters allowed…
271. The ‘Dead Sea’ scrolls.
271. The ‘Dead Sea’ scrolls. While mentioning (verse 18:9) about people who relaxed in the cave, the Quran refers to them as ‘ people belonging to the cave and the…
270. Performing salah in silence and with sound recitation.
270. Performing salah in silence and with sound recitation. There are two opinions expressed about the meaning of the contents of this verse (17:110) in the hadith books. The hadiths…
269. Saints and Miracles.
269. Saints and Miracles. Men have the capacity to do things that are possible for them as humans.Even the saints cannot perform acts that can be carried out by God.…