Author: Abdul Kalam

87.Victory in the ‘Battle of Badr’ in spite of inherent weaknesses. This verse (3:13) speaks about the first war in the Islamic history. The Muslims were fewer in numbers and…

86.Words in the Quran that convey dual meaning. This verse (3:7) has been misunderstood by most Muslims, hence let us delve a little deep into it. The Quran says its…

85.Why is there a discrimination between men and women in the presentation of witnesses? This verse (2:282) says the testimony of two female witnesses is equal to that of one…

84.Is there permission in Islam to collect small amounts as interest? In this verse (3:130) we find the phrase “Do not eat from interest money that grows manifold”. Some misunderstand…

83.Is Shaitan the reason for people becoming insane? This verse (2:275) says those resurrected as insane in the hereafter world are the ones allured by shaitan. This gives an opinion…

82. Wages for those involved in spreading the message of God. This verse (2:273) of the Quran says those involved in spreading the message of God should be paid more…

81. Guiding one to the right path is in the hands of God. In these verses (2:272, 3:8, 3:20, 5:92, 6:35, 6:66, 6:107, 10:43, 10:108, 13:40, 16:37, 16:82, 17:54, 24:54,…

80. Can inferior goods be given away to others? In this verse (2:267) of the Quran, we find a message ‘those of you who would not prefer to receive things…

79. Do the dead possess powers? In this verse (2:259) of the Quran we find a narration about a pious person. Allah makes the pious person remain dead for 100…

78. Do we need to give away things we love as charity? This verse (3:92) of the Quran seems to convey to some, there is a need to give away…