118. The prophecy of Muslims being victorious.
118. The prophecy of Muslims being victorious. This verse (73:20) was revealed at a time when Prophet Muhammad was facing a very difficult and weak situation. In this verse Allah…
117. The act of resorting to ‘Tayyammum’ when there is no availability of water for ablution (Wudu).
117. The act of resorting to ‘Tayyammum’ when there is no availability of water for ablution (Wudu). Verse 5:6 of the Quran insists upon washing the hands, legs and the…
116. The liquor addiction that was gradually brought down.
116. The liquor addiction that was gradually brought down. Verse 16:67 says liquor was not prohibited in the initial days when people were addicted to it. Later people were prohibited…
115. Punishment for whoring.
115. Punishment for whoring. Verse 24:2 says men and women who indulge in prostitution should be punished with one hundred whip lashes. But Prophet Muhammad segregated the punishment for prostitution…
114. When having already been married to inappropriate persons.
114. When having already been married to inappropriate persons. It has been said in this verse (4:23) ‘marrying of two sisters is prohibited except when already’ Some misconstrue this as…
113. The change in the award of punishment for prostitution.
113. The change in the award of punishment for prostitution. Verse 4:15 of the Quran says, to keep under house arrest the women who indulged in prostitution, till Allah’s guidance…
112. Requirement of four witnesses to substantiate accusation of prostitution.
112. Requirement of four witnesses to substantiate accusation of prostitution. Verses (4:15, 24:4, 24:13) of the Quran say, a person should not be punished on charges of committing adultery, fornication,…
111. Invulnerable apportionment of property under Islamic law of inheritance.
111. Invulnerable apportionment of property under Islamic law of inheritance. Islamic law of Inheritance apportions, 1/6 to some (relations), to some 1/3, some 1/4, some ½, and some with 2/3…
110. The amended law on Kalala.
110. The amended law on Kalala. Those without descendants are known as Kalala, in Arabic. Verse 4:12 explains ways to share properties of such people among siblings after their demise.…
109. Variation (between men and women) in Islamic laws on Inheritance.
109. Variation (between men and women) in Islamic laws on Inheritance. The verses (4:11, 4:176) of the Quran say women inherit half of men as per Islamic law of inheritance.…