Sheikh Mujtaba Khaliq
Public QnA
There is no obedience to a human being if it means disobeying God. Unless there is unbearable hardship, or somehow life-threatening situation.
Yes
Yes.
2) Would it be permissible to tell that we have difficulty pronouncing because of medical side effects or would it be complaining about ones hardships?
1) There is no shame in learning. Yes it is permissible.
2) It is also permissible to share ones challenges without the intention of complaining
2) Is a nikah invalid without one?
I didn’t say a khutbat before we recited the contract.
1) Khutba is recommended
2) It’s valid
Now I wish I haven’t threw them away and I don’t know if I can recover them, is there any way to compensate for this mistake?
Seek forgiveness and replace what was trashed
1) In a year and a half’s time, I will be starting my first year of Med School, granted if I pass my MCAT exam of course, which takes place in late 2024. All my efforts and exertions throughout the teenage years in school have been invested for this goal. But with the recent ambitions of marriage, the same fervour to be a good surgeon is fading.
2) My parents, especially my mom is strictly averse to the idea of letting me marry before I am well settled. She wants me to get a bachelors degree first, settle down and then marry, something that I am a vociferous opponent of but remain silent about it infront of her out of ‘adb.
How do I balance my ambitions for Med School with marriage? Do I wait to get into Med School and then marry or marry at my earliest, with good planning of course. And number two, how do I convince my parents to allow me to get married early and how do I confront my mom about this? Because I’ve never once confronted her and told her "Mom I want to get married"out of fear.
As for balancing things between marriage and career, I would strongly advise you to not stress about it as marriage is a part of life and will help you focus better and not get distracted with all the hormonal changes and needs as well as the Temptations out there. Marriage protects you from the sinful lifestyle, which ultimately leads to success in this world, and then the hereafter. As for your parents, I would suggest that you seek help from wise members of your community or family. Perhaps your local scholar. Also, sharing traditions from the holy prophet and his purified, family peace be upon them about the significance and benefits of early marriages.
2) Can you explaine mortgage/house loan? Are we allowed to take one?
2b) Is it not riba?
1) Selling insurance policies is OK.
2) Yes mortgage is ok. You can take it. It is similar to rent to own.
2b) Not according to majority of our jurists
Since he is fasting he will always be under the worship of God so even even if this person is sleeping he is still doing worship and won’t regret this time in Barzakh.
Is this a correct veiw?
Fasting is definitely one of the best ways to be in remembrance of God. There are certainly other ways, including helping people and serving one’s family and children. If one purifies (wudhu) prior to going to bed it will be like they worship all night.
Is it allowed?
Industrial alcohol is pure. When added to certain foods, if it is a very minute amount, that does not cause any intoxication it is fine. However, alcohol from wine or beer is not pure and cannot be consumed even if it’s a very small amount.
If you are independent financially and mature, mentally, you can make decisions without their consent. It is, however, not OK to disobey them in matters that are stemming from their genuine concern for you.
You do not need to do so if you can ensure that you don’t swallow anything during the visit. If you’re unable to do so, it would break your fast however, during wajib fast one should avoid visiting the dentist, unless it is necessary, and cannot be postponed
It is about subliminals and what subliminals are they are audios on youtube with usually the sound of rain and under the sound of rain they put positive affirmations in a very low voice that can only be heard with our subconscious. So for example a subliminal for intellegence will have affirmations saying "i am very smart" and "i remember things very easily"
If you believe that, anyone or anything can help you without the permission from God, then it is a problem. If otherwise, you seek means knowing that ultimately it is God who makes things happen then there is no harm listening to those messages
If it’s about to become qada you go ahead and pray after cleaning
Do I pray while sitting down?
No you pray standing unless it pauses danger
The water inside the toilet bowl is najis once the water stops flowing. The reason is the fact that it is connected to a P-trap, which is not pure. Although you don’t see what’s in the P-trap if you study hall toilet work, you will understand that the P-trap area is always going to have remnants of najasah
Call the name of the one who hides errors
يا ستار العيوب
regardless you should not be anxious about your secret being revealed since ultimately things in the hands of God, and He only allows the best to happen for us, though at times we don’t realize what is the best
Overeating is not recommended. Perhaps over using our digestive system, causes more damage than being the skinny type, though we may not like it.
It is ok to take a mortgage and buy a house with basic interest
Yes
The only question I have is that I am landing at Jeddah and then going to Makkah.
Can you please suggest me the best place about where I shall wear my Ihram.
The nearest station to wear your Ihram is Juhfah. The only other way is to wear it from Jaddah with Nadhr as going to Juhfah may not be easy at times.
Our scholars often speak off another realm, which is the realm of the soul and the world of angelic beings (malakoot) and that takes precedence over this physical world that we’re in. Although some think of them, as before, an after occurrences others, suggest that they are parallel to each other, and therefore our soul has experienced life in an abstract form. Those experiences may be a connection that happens at times between memories of the soul and our worldly memories
In such cases what should we do and who to trust ? How can shariyat help us in such situations? Is it permissible to consider marriage proposal of such child/grand child?
All other aspects with respect to this proposal are suitable to our family and sister.
You should ignore rumors. If he says his marriage to her was after divorcing, you take his word for it.
With strategy, without analysis, I’ll buy 5 units for example at 1.00, if price hits 1.10 I make money. If price goes down to 0.90 I’ll sell 15 units, which will cover the loss from the previous trade and make money too. If price hits 0.80 I’ll make money which will cover the loss of previous position and with profit.
If price goes from 1.00 to 0.90 and goes back up to 1.00 without making money I’ll buy 30 units, which would cover the loss from the sell 15 units and in total I would have made money.
It’s a strategy that doesn’t need analysis, I just need a market that goes up and down to make money. It’s a way of making money without having to always watch and see if price goes my way or not, I can benefit either way
What I am understanding is that it’s a strategy of how much to buy and sell so that you do not end up at a loss overall or perhaps overall, you end up gaining a profit. If that is the case, there is no harm using this strategy.
If in their culture or religion, she is permitted to get into another marriage civilly then it’s fine
They cannot keep it. They have to give it to its rightful owner.
One Ghusl is enough however, they have to make the intention for both from the beginning
What topics should I study throughout the week? Quran and tafsir, learning Arabic to understand quran without using translation, studying hadiths. Anything else you recommend?
Islamic law or feqh especially for matters that you may need to deal with in your life
The only ones who know the inner meanings of the Holy Quran are the Prophet and the Purified Progeny peace be upon them all. Tafseer Almeezan is a good combination of the apparant, and some of the hidden meanings based on narrations from the infallible ones and not the likings of a fallible individual.
Don’t consider the sin and how insignificant it may be, consider who you are disobeying
(2) If not, in what parts of Salat is it not permissible to make Dua?
It’s fine anywhere except during recitation of surahs
No you don’t
I’m talking about someone who insults them on purpose
Hitting someone is not allowed, unless it is in a war situation, or by the order of a judge. The judge would look at the situation and assess it based on the intention and the knowledge of the individual, and so on.
1)Their house meaning their house or our house before divorce?
2) Meaning we need to stay in the same house after divorce within iddah period?
3) Is there any other way than this? ecause among my community I never know/heard anybody do like that after their divorce. Correct me Sheikh if I’m wrong.
It is an amazing way of describing the couples’ house as her house.
1. Means their house before the end of Iddah.
2. Yes, in fact, during that time, she does not need to wear a scarf or cover her self.
3. Just because certain communities do not adhere to Islamic law, it does not mean that we need to blindly follow.
The rules are very much the same as marriage, except for conditions that you may agree upon. Also, there is no need for permission to leave the house. In permanent marriage, obedience is with regards to certain things and not absolute. In temporary marriage, it is similar except for conditions that may be set.
2) If I follow a marjaa and I find certain rulings not logical, can I disobey them?
3) If I feel a certain marjaa is more knowledgeable based on feelings but logically another marjaa is more logical (which makes him more knowledgeable), may I change?
1) One’s logic is not the measure of the knowledge of scholars. If you are an expert, your opinion counts. You cannot change, unless you are changing from the less knowledgeable to the more knowledgeable.
2) If you are a mujtahed and have made your own research and concluded against the one you are following it is OK otherwise you are essentially disobeying God
3) It is not about how you feel rather, it is a subject that experts confirm through their knowledge
No
One has to go to the Islamic seminary or study under a scholar who has completed his studies. Depends on one’s pace and prior knowledge and Arabic language skills. Minimum 4 years
If he is still standing he can correct it and continue. If he went to rukooe he just continues and it’s valid
I noticed this happens recently, where I had to repeat salatul fajr twice because I moved in my sajda due to forgetfulness of the rule (which you cannot move).
The reason I moved is because my neck was hurting and wanted to relief myself, so my natural response was to move a little bit for relief of my neck, but then I realized that you’re not allowed to move, is such prayer valid?
If you move slightly without actually removing any of the seven parts that are supposed to be on the ground from the ground, you are OK
If no one saw that it’s not a sin unless it promotes the individual to think of a sinful behavior
I have seen (almost all the times) that the water splashes in the front part of the commode seat and on the front side of floor while taking taharat.
1. My question is regarding this water, is that Najis and do I have to wash the toilet seat and washroom floor every time after stool?.
2. To the best of my knowledge, the lower part of the body and hand used to clean the lower part become tahir while taking tahart using water. There is no need to wash hand and pour water on the lower part of the body separately to make it tahir.
1) If the water droplets around happen while using the hose or a continuous source, they are pure, as long as you do not see the color changing or actual najasah
2) If the hand and the lower part are free of particles and washed in the process, they are pure
I’m selecting a “quick wash” option which run the water two times in the machine i.e. first water with detergent and then drain the whole water and filled water again followed by spinning and drain.
Please advise if it is tahir now or should i run the machine one more time to make sure that water without detergent has clean the clothes twice?
Most washing machines during the spinning action, which counts as squeezing of the clothes, spray water periodically therefore, they are getting multiple washes and squeezes within the one spinning action. If that is the case, then it is sufficient.
As we have talked, she told me that she was in co-education in school till 12th grade. She did use to talk with her male class mates and had friendship with them too. She also added them on her private social media accounts where she had posted pictures of herself (in hijab, though some were of wedding events so she did have makeup). Even in university or at workplace, she was alright with meeting opposite gender colleagues, having lunch with them or taking a picture with them. She says she has always maintained boundaries though and has never been informal with them. But I do not agree with her as I think that adding them on social media or even meeting them in general is wrong….I don’t know how to get rid of these thoughts or resolve this situation, can you please guide me on that? This anxiousness and overthinking is eating up my peace and I think about it a lot all day, due to which I do not stay happy at all.#
You both need to agree on the boundaries to be set as per Islamic law. This would be from here on. Once you guys agree, you need to trust each other. Doubting each other with that reason would be from Satan.
If she is willing to be adhering to Islamic law, in terms of modesty and chastity, and willing to stay away from friendship with non mahram which is never innocent, at least from males perspective then you should forget about the past and not allow Satan to bother you with it, and trouble your relationship.
1) is it permissible to play those claw games where you put in money and watch the claw try to pick up a stuffed animal? Sometimes it drops it, sometimes it succeeds and you get the stuffed animal.
2) Is the coin pusher game allowed? This is how it works: "machine has two trays completely filled with coins. The upper tray slides back and forth and the bottom tray is fixed. You insert a coin, which drops onto one of the trays, and if you’re lucky it’ll get pushed into the stack of coins, causing one or more to spill over the edge and be returned to you."
If there is some sort of a skill that one could implement to try and win, and what he pays is the prize to participate then it’s fine. If however, I want to game of gambling where there is no skill, and it’s simply a matter of luck where many people participate in some win, which is through the loss of others then it’s not fine
The only way to wear it outside of the designated places is to make nathr. For example, you make a valid vow with God with the correct verbiage that if you arrive safely to Medina, you would wear the Ihram there before heading to Makkah.
لله علي ان
It is a promise to God upon me to
And is صلاة الليل enough to do so. Also, can the Quran help?
Salatul Layl, recitation of the holy Quran, recitation of Munajat of Imam Ali (as) and Imam Sajjad (as) known as the 15 Munajat and other supplications like Dua Kumail all help.
In terms of the secrets of the numbers and repetitions in the holy Quran there has been books that are written, and some suggestions that have been made however, none of that is necessarily empty of error.
The ones who know the secrets of the holy Quran are the Prophet and the Imams peace be upon them. It is better to stay within the limits of the teachings of the purified ones regarding the interpretation of the holy Quran. Focus on self purification.
1)Do the the Ahlul Bayt (as) recommend doing hijama on special days?
2) Can you recommend or where can I find book/s (in English) that cover hijama and also remedies so I can best help my clients inshallah?
3) Am I permitted to perform hijama on men ensuring of course I do not touch them?
I found this link in English:
https://www.al-islam.org/islamic-medical-wisdom-tibb-al-aimma/cupping-inhaling-medications-steam-baths-and-clysters
in your opinion which city would be best and why?
if you could also list pros and cons of both that would be much appreciated?
City of Najaf has more spirituality and better neutral environment
You should rely on the Almighty God and go ahead and complete your religion through marriage. If this issue affects the relationship or the decision of the spouse, you would just need to inform them of it.
And do dreams or nightmares mean anything?
InshaAllah it’s trials for purification and elevation. Not all dreams are meaningful
If you make the intention for the ghusl in the beginning and then wash head and neck followed by the right side then the left side it’s valid.
Ignore your doubts especially when you are done from the act
It is not obligatory. It is always recommended to try and make a marriage work and reconcile between couples whenever problems arise however, it is not obligatory to stay in circumstances beyond one’s ability to handle
Yes it’s ok as per the question
If what he wants happens and he gets you what he promised it is like a gift
If it is not used for a year, it would attract Khums
There are few things that increase sustenance.
Most importantly is being dutiful and helpful with family members.
Night prayers and reciting Surah Waqiaah after Isha prayers
2) Since I am living among sunni community while praying congregation at mosque, sometime the Imam recite sajdah verse but he just goes to ruku after that and continues to pray not prostrate. Should I follow the Imam or should I perform sajdah and restart my prayer?
3) I’ve read from some sunni article reading or listening to sajdah verse is recommended to do prostration, is it true?
1) It should be immediately after reciting or hearing.
2) If you can do it in a way that does not disrupt the congregation then you should prostrate and restart your prayers. Otherwise normally it is not allowed to delay, obligatory prostration, however, in such circumstances, it might be OK.
3) There are four places that it is obligatory to prostrate, and the rest are recommended. https://duas.org/Misc/sajdadua.htm
Slavery existed at the time of the revelation. Islam encouraged freeing them, and such rulings came to smoothly abolish slavery, rather than abruptly send a big number, and proportion of the society on the streets with no home or income.
Shaving is not allowed.
Trimming in a way, that one can still see the beard and people would say he is a bearded man is fine
مسألة 974): إذا باشر الطرفان العقد غير الدائم بعد تعيين المدّة والمهر فقالت المرأة: (زوّجتك نفسي في المدّة المعلومة على المهر المعلوم)، وقال الرجل – من دون فصل معتدٍّ به -: (قبلتُ التزويج) صحّ العقد.
ولو وكّلا غيرهما فقال وكيل المرأة: (زوّجتُ موكّلك موكّلتي) أو (زوّجتُ موكّلتي موكّلك في المدّة المعلومة على المهر المعلوم)، وقال وكيل الرجل – من دون فصل معتدٍّ به -: (قبلت التزويج لموكّلي هكذا) صحّ أيضاً.
Does it mean that if you don’t answer immediately or say a word before answering the aqd is false?
It means that the answer follows a gap that would normally be considered an interruption to the point where it’s not clear, the answer was to the initial statement. If such a gap occurs, then it would necessitate repetition of the statement and the response
لا يضران بصحة الغسل او الوضوء مع مراعاة عدم النكس في الوضوء
Magic as in the tricks that are simple games is not what y he holy Quran is referring to. Rather it’s abilities through knowledge and connections with other realms that allows one to do what the average person could not do. Quran for example in the story of prophet Musa (pbuh) with the magicians says that what they did caused illusions to people’s eyes to believe that the ropes turned into snakes. Where as Musa’s (as) turned into a snake as a miracle from God. God can change the process of creating a snake from an egg to a cell evolving within the staff at a rate different to our perceived norms
Is earning money or bring successful our goal or just praying namaz our goal?
This world is where we plant and we harvest in the hereafter. The goal is to do as much good as we possibly can.
1. If a item that has become najjis by something that require for it to be washed more than once like pig, dog or urine, after lets say the first wash is the water that leaks off of it considered najjis if it doesnt change color? or only if it changes color?
2- If our hand becomes najjis by one of those things mentioned above and we slightly rubb them together under a tap is that suffice to say its been washed twice?
3. Is tap water connected to a kurr source considered only kurr water or flowing/running water as well?
1. If it is washed with tapwater or water that is connected to Kurr after the removal of the actual najasah the water that comes out is Taher.
2. Washing it under the tap, suffices and for urine it is better to move the hand in and out twice.
3. If it is connected to city water, which is abundant, it would have the flowing water rules. If however, is connected to a small container above the house or the RV or a similar situation, it would not have the rules of flowing water.
If you are referring to nadhr then it’s not permissible to break it. If it’s a qasam (swearing) then breaking it would require paying kaffarah which is to feed 10 needy people.
In itself, sending emojis is fine unless it is display of personality, which could be understood as flirting or something along those lines
Obviously, a journey to God, and to be a companion of his proof on earth should start early with the purification of the heart and the mind.
The description of the 313 being young isn’t necessarily limited to a certain age.
This includes people with mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and other personality disorders. Not necessarily those who are considered "insane"
In general, wishing death upon oneself could have a positive or a negative motive.
A positive motive would be wanting to be closer to God, and recognizing this world, as not being worthy except for preparing for the meeting with the Lord. An example of this type is what god in the holy Quran tells those who claim to be close to God to wish for death.
The negative one which is forbidden is when one is complaining about their circumstances in other words, not pleased with God’s decree
My question example as a Muslim we admire that number for some reason or some sunni I saw the love no 6666 and display it every where they said related to Quranic verse count and this and that related to Islam with the number. As a muslim is it ok practice that ? Either we are ignorance of the reality or we know the reality but we dont mean that.
Neither 666 nor 6666 have any Islamic significance.
The number of. Ayat in the holy Quran is 6236. .
In such circumstances, I advise that you visit your local scholar/counselor.
Generally speaking in cases of abuse even if the husband does not consent to divorce, it can be granted from the religious authority representation. That is a matter that is often dealt by local scholars and witnesses.
With regards to children and custody. Generally, the husband is in charge of providing for them after divorce and they stay with their mother until two and as for girls until seven and it’s recommended that both boys and girls stay with the mother until seven. If witnesses and the religious authority establishes that the husband is not fit to care for the children, they could remain with the mother after seven while the husband provides financially.
Nevertheless, it is best to reconcile and work on your marriage. Now that there are children and they are young it is most advisable to sacrifice for their sake, and try and use the means available to better the environment for yourself and for the children. The holy Quran commands that you bring someone from your side, and he brings someone from his side and lay the matters on the table and discuss them. If their intention is reconciliation, God promises that he would make it happen for them.
If the one selling it to you is a Muslim and he says it is Halal than it is fine. If not, you will have to do your research and confirmed that it is otherwise you cannot consume it.
It means you have to follow the precautionary path, unless you follow another scholar who is the next in terms of knowledge
Yes
Repeating it for better pronunciation, or even for better understanding and better connection is perfectly fine and does not invalidate prayers
2. Is the Khums due if I don’t use a gift/cloth every year or is it once in the entire time of possession?
3. How is the usage of an item defined? if I wear the clothes for just 1 day in the year, is Khums not due on it?
1) If something is purchased with money that khums has been paid on no need to pay it again.
2) If Khums is paid once, there is no need to pay it again, even if it stays for a few years.
3) Reasonable usage in a way that one could say I used this item. Trying it on does not suffice but wearing it does.
Dua is for connection. It’s for discipline
I believe that we should give the money collected from the donations to those whose case was presented and for whom the donations were made. My mother says that we should give only that sum of money to those whose case was presented that should be enough for them to resolve their issues. The remaining money from the donations for that family/person after their financial need has been met, should be given to the other needy.
This time, we collected donations for a family but my mother says that the collected money should be given to a different family who needs it more, as the former family has the capacity to manage their financial issue to some extent.
The issue that I have with this is that the money was collected for someone else and should be given only to them. My mother wants to give that money to the other family. Is this okay?
This mother of the family, that my mother wants to give the money to, is usually extremely forceful and makes my mother give her the money every fee months by crying and making all sorts of claims, and by saying that my mother needs to get her money by hook or by crook. My mother is also extremely worried about this situation but says that she has to help the lady because Allah Almighty may become angry with her if she doesn’t.
If people donating are aware that excess funds would be used for other charitable purposes or generally they know that this is a common practice then it is OK. You can have a disclaimer that explains that. If, however, they are not aware, or they do not consent to such practices then it is not permissible
I had told him that from what I understood, istikhara is when you are unsure about a decision, and we were sure that we wanted to proceed in getting to know each other for marriage. But he went ahead and did istikhara.
He is now unsure of ending this. What would you advice.
Generally Speaking our great scholars do not advise to do istekhara for good deeds including marriage. Unless there’s a good reason to doubt the situation.
At this moment would you say there’s reasonable doubt about the akhlaq or faith or compatibility of the two of you for one another. If there is then I would suggest paying a significant amount of charity and do it again. If not pay the charity and go on with getting to know each other.
As long as women, including the bride, observe, full Islamic dress code. It is permissible to hold, mixed gatherings.
The goal is to reach the highest level of purification and pleasing God. This is different for every individual
Yes
2) My second question is regarding hajat and duas. They say a dua will get accepted if it’s legitimate. My hajat is to get a spouse from a certain country. Is my Dua legitimate. I mean it doesn’t make a difference for Allah if I’m married to anyone from any country as long as the spouse is good. So is my Dua legitimate? And people might say it’s not for your khair? First woman isn’t, second isn’t, third isn’t but out of millions from that country one might be in my khair. Will my Dua get accepted if I believe in it?
1) Real love comes with marriage and through a good relationship. Before that it’s lust which is mistakenly referred to as love. There’s nothing wrong with parents or others assisting in finding the right person who matches your personality. Calling it arranged or assisted.
2) If your prayers are for something good it’s legitimate. However God answers with what is best not just khair
If there is some reasonable fear then it’s ok
2) If during salaam I get doubt if I did tashahud if I went back and repeated is it ok?
For next time should I ignore the doubt or repeat ( both for jamaat and furada)
1. No sajdah
2. Yes
If you’re frequently doubtful then you ignore your doubts
If it’s about something they don’t hide it’s ok. Though the name is not good and it might fall under vain talk
Try to always do thikr using the beautiful names of God.
They could be from Satan or nafs. Recite this frequently:
يا الله يا رحمان يا رحيم، يا مقلب القلوب ثبت قلبي على دينك
I am a student of world religions in today’s era, we have been taught that the Quran was verbally transmitted for about 20 years after the Prophet’s martyrdom until Abubakr wrote it down.
The question arises that with the oral transmittion there could be potential misinterpretation of Quran.
I know as per Shias, Imam Ali as has compiled the Quran but was it done after 20 years and was actually Quran transmitted orally or the verses were written down during the Prophet’s PBUH life?
It was always written from the time of the holy prophet saawa. He had scribes who used to write. They also memorized it for further protection. Quran refers to itself as Ketab which is written and compiled book
If it’s unintentional then it’s not obligatory
You have a responsibility to remind your father or anyone who is doing the wrong thing. Inviting people to do the right thing and reminding them to stay away from the wrong thing is a religious obligation.
Informing others, including authorities about the wrongdoings of other people is not your responsibility and not a religious obligation. In some cases it could be problematic to do so.
2) Also, can you gift deeds to the living other than the prophet (s)and imams? I know you can pray two rakats and gift them to imam Mahdi (a).
3) Do you also get thawab when you gift the thawab to someone?
1) Yes, you can intend your prayers for more than one person. If you mention them by name it’s even better.
2) You can gift it to living people as well
3) Yes you do
Zakat can be given to them. Khums however is different
Yes
An orphan jurisprudentially is one whose father passes while they have not reached puberty
The day ends with sunset and that’s the evening of the new day. Like Thursday night is considered the evening of Friday
Yes.
It is not recommended to wear rings in both pointing and middle fingers if the pinky and the ring fingers are empty
One of them said religion has a history of sexism and that’s why God/Jesus is portrayed as male
The other mocked Bible verses of God talking and said it’s bs (he did this randomly while we were playing the game is was odd)
The other person played one game very well and said “is this the power of God?”
These to me are extreme kuffr, I don’t agree with the things they say and my only desire is to play the game with them (I don’t know them irl either) is it permissible to continue to talk these people and play the game with them?
If by you playing the game with them, you want to be influenced and you are not encouraging their anti theism it’s fine
It’s very useful when one is in doubt and needs directions however it should not be abused and one should use their intellect and consult with other believers. One can do it themselves however it’s better to ask someone who is able to interpret the holy Quran if it’s done with the holy Quran which is the better option
2)How do I become a better person and change so I have the chance to do my ziyarat soon?
1) In itself it’s ok unless it’s the assimilation with sinful people
2) The most important thing is to live by the teachings of the prophet and the Imams. InshaAllah God will grant you the opportunity to visit them here and gain their intercession in the hereafter
You can pray for him and pay charity on his behalf.
We cannot judge people and decide whether or not they’re experiencing difficulties in the hereafter and whether they will end up in heaven or hell. Those things depend on what they were exposed to, what they accepted or denied after it being clear
Making a figure of a living creature, human or animal is not permissible based on obligatory precaution
Also there is a sheikh that says not to eat. They say it’s not halal but he didn’t say how he knew it’s not halal.
If they are practicing Muslims you can take their word for it. If they are not practicing for not Muslim, you would have to verify it yourself. One of the conditions is that the slaughterer is Muslim
They should ignore it, especially if they are frequently doubting
In another case, if it’s a potential spouse or their parents, are we required to mention it?
If one can bend the truth, it’s better than to expose their sins. There are certain things that a spouse should know, and one has to tell them.
Not necessarily past sins but things related to physical ailments or mental illness or virginity for girls
It is not mandatory
It appears to have been a major tool of gambling for kings and governors. In absence of clear reasons, it becomes a matter of submission
If I have taken out an insurance policy on my car and if I pay $1000 per year for this insurance premium in return for full insurance on the car. In the case where I inshaAllah do not make a claim throughout the year due to not needing to make a claim, do I have to pay khums on the $1000? or is car insurance assumed to be a lawful expense that I don’t have to pay khums on the yearly premium?
#You don’t have to pay Khums on it
They don’t have to repeat previous prayers
The soul is the real self of a human being, residing in his or her body during life on earth. We don’t know the exact nature of it. We know it has no gender or race, and it has been honored by God. Interestingly, it departs the body temporarily, while we are asleep. Perhaps this could explain dreams, and especially the true ones. The soul enters the body during early pregnancy stages and exits, finally at the time of death.
[Al-Isra:85]:
وَيَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ الرُّوحِ قُلِ الرُّوحُ مِنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّي وَمَا أُوتِيتُم مِّنَ الْعِلْمِ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
AND THEY will ask thee about [the nature of] the soul. Say: "The soul is one of the commands of my Lord; and you have been granted very little of knowledge."
Yes to all
“الَّذِي جَعَلَ لَكُمُ الْأَرْضَ مَهْداً وَ سَلَكَ لَكُمْ فِيها سُبُلاً وَ أَنْزَلَ مِنَ السَّماءِ ماءً فَأَخْرَجْنا بِهِ أَزْواجاً مِنْ نَباتٍ شَتَّى”
in English it translates to:
“‘He Who made the earth for you a cradle, and made for you therein paths, and sent down water from the sky’. Then, thereby, We brought forth kinds of diverse pairs of plants.”
When in Arabic it says:
“فَأَخْرَجْنا بِهِ أَزْواجاً مِنْ نَباتٍ”
Can we not understand it as male and female plants? Or did it only mean what the English translation meant?
The word zawj does mean pair and is used for husband and wife as a borrowed term. There are some references to humans who are not husband and wife yet are in similar groups as pairs. For example in Surat Al Waqiah God describes all human beings as being off three pairs in other words, groups of people or types
Yes. She should not recite loudly
2) Same is the case with futures contracts too?
1) As long as the shares are for permissible items to trade then it’s fine. If for example of the shares belong to liquor company then it is not permissible to trade with the shares or options either
2) Yes
There are differences of opinion on whether it should be just Ayah 255 or include the two other Ayat. Ayatollah Sistani Says for the sake of precaution one should recite all three. Unless one refers to someone else in this matter.
It was definitely a great campaign. One has to look at what pleases God and promotes the message of Imam Husain peace be upon him best
If you wash the clothes and the color remains but no texture then it is pure.
Without washing permissible amount is combined or individual altogether less than the size of your thumb print
Yes
We all have a duty to invite people to goodness and the right path. We all should do that to the best of our ability. Seeking knowledge is an obligation. Spreading knowledge and teaching is purification
First pay Khums
Yes wudu is still valid
Yes there are things that could raise or lower one’s status like being dutiful to one’s parents and other believers, being kind to orphans, charity, frequency of visiting Imam Hossain peace be upon him
2) Also how does one reach the status of a martyr
1) It’s a journey. Be the way they want us to be and InshaAllah they will visit you. Abstain from sins and doubtful situations. Fulfill your duty in terms of religious obligations and be good to people in the right order of priority. Mother, father, siblings…
2) Same as above and add sacrifice for the sake of God. Focus on the hereafter
I plan on telling them again soon that I am Shia, but I do not know after telling them again, how I should act with them. I am generally nice but one issue that comes up with us is the fact that my family is very closed when it comes to marriage. The man would have to be from Egypt and he has to be of a certain level (class) and even family.
I don’t know how I should act with them after I tell them. Should I pray the way the shias do? Should I insist on going to the masjid and letting them know of other Shia Egyptians.
May the Almighty God make your test easy.
Generally speaking I advise people not to get into the labels. You don’t need to label yourself as Shia or Sunni. Our practices are very similar. Maliki do not fold hands during prayers. You could simply say that you are more comfortable with certain practices and you have done your research on certain rules.
Taqiyah is permissible for both safety and maintaining a good relationship
It’s not recommended
She can help him but he can’t masturbate
Continue praying on time. Pay more attention to the meanings. Try and read detailed tafseer of Salaat. Paid more attention to the meanings of the words of the supplication of wudu. Learn the meanings of the actions of salaat. Dress up and wear perfume for prayers.
https://www.al-islam.org/commentary-prayer-muhsin-qaraati
As long as she can maintain her modesty it’s fine
There are many good people in America. Perhaps there are members in the government who are corrupt just like every other country in the world. To pray for the destruction of the entire country is not necessarily a positive thing or the way of the prophet peace be upon him and his progeny. It is better to pray for the destruction of the corrupt people and their accomplices, lobbies and groups behind corruption, dictators and oppressors. Neither East nor West should be accepted or supported blindly.
And I heard stories which says ulama and other random people met Imam, I am very passionate to meet him, what should I do?
Hearts have good times and bad times. During good times do extra religious activities. During downfalls only stick to obligations.
Is it right that the third Khalifa compiled the Quran in this order?
According to our narrations It was the Prophet peace be upon him who told people what goes where and which chapter goes before which. And our understanding is that during the time of the third they discarded all the compilations that included explanations and narrations and kept the one that we have today. That does not suggest that the order was different. It is simply the fact that narrators and scribes had additional explanations by the holy prophet peace be upon him and his progeny which the leader ship at the time did not like
1. When go to washroom randomly I see droplets of water or sometimes urine. I use the jet spray over it and then wipe it with tissue. Is it ok?
2. Since I’m from India I prefer indian toilets but in commode while doing number " 2 ". water splashes and touches the hips and I can’t determine exactly that I have sprayed water to that place but to best of my ability i do. is that place still najis or paak?
1. If the urine gets washed with the water and you just wipe it dry afterwards then that is OK.
2. If you wash the places you believe are not pure then it is fine
If you buy it with the intention of returning it after using it then it is problematic unless the store allows it means if they are aware that you would use it and return it and they are OK with it
In addition, it does not say on the packet about the source of the natural flavour
It is ok and you don’t have to investigate the sources. Marshmallow however normally contains gelatin which is almost 100 % from animals and therefore it has to be halal certified
Pain and suffering, poverty and diseases, inequality and injustice, oppression, and evil despite God’s mercy, cannot be explained, if one does not believe in the hereafter.If reward and punishment is limited to this world, and there is no reckoning and day of judgment, it would be impossible to understand God’s mercy and justice within the boundaries of the consequences in this world . The only way you can explain why God allows it in this world is by reminding them of the fact that this world is only temporary and the real rewards and punishments are in the here after. Therefore, people suffering in this world would be rewarded for their patience, and persistence on faith and calling upon God. Those on the other hand, who have been given wealth and power would be rewarded or punished based on how they use their positions, power, and wealth
A girl should not go against the condition set by her parents which is ultimately for her own
God is the concealer. If one Repents A genuine repentance not only will they be forgiven but also God will conceal their errors
Based on his book online goatee is sufficient
No.Unless you think that it would do it without the permission of God
But now I’m again confused kindly guide. Do I have reperform Wudu (ablution) and clean of clothes?
If you perform the nine squeezes three at the bottom three through the tube and three at the head of the private part and then wash anything that comes afterwords with the clear color is pure.
Before involving families, I wanted to meet with my potential spouse once to see if we can be compatible with each other. Is it allowed to do so or is meeting before marriage not allowed at all?
For context, I will be meeting them at a public space and both of us shall be following all the shariah requirements for interacting with the opposite gender.
It is allowed. Obviously as you mentioned with adherence to Islamic law
2) Can you please state the origin of this? Did Ahlebait or Imam seek help or call to Maula Ali for help?
3) Did the women of Karbala call out to Imam Ali (AS) for help at any point? or they didn’t have to as they had the Iman of the time Imam Zain ul Abideen (AS) with them?
[An-Nisa:64]:
وَلَوْ أَنَّهُمْ إِذ ظَّلَمُوا أَنفُسَهُمْ جَاءُوكَ فَاسْتَغْفَرُوا اللَّهَ وَاسْتَغْفَرَ لَهُمُ الرَّسُولُ لَوَجَدُوا اللَّهَ تَوَّابًا رَّحِيمًا
If, then, after having sinned against themselves, they would come to you and ask God to forgive them - with the Apostle, too, praying that they be forgiven - they would assuredly find that God is an acceptor of repentance, a dispenser of grace.
According to the narrations we have they did call the prophet and Imam Ali peace be upon them. Lady Zainab peace be upon her called and said “Oh grandfather! look at your grandson who’s slaughtered and your granddaughter is taken as a captive”. They also asked Imam Zaiul Abedeen for help and direction
The stepson is not his son. He is only the son of the ex-wife. He can marry your husband’s daughter
We do have those generations and there are authentic ones that both Shia and Sunni narrate in which we are told the first was the light of the holy prophet peace be upon him and his progeny.
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This type off narration needs explanation and are difficult to understand because it is speaking of a realm beyond our physical world
Yes for the previous ones
1) What did Bibi Fatema ask for Mahr from Imam Ali, and what could it be its approximate value in Todays Era?
2) During 7th Imams Imamat, there was a period when he was Imprisoned, what was the 8th imams role during this time since the 7th Imam was unavailable due to imprisonment?
1. 500 silver Derhams. Probably 1000 in today’s buying power
2. During that time he would act as his representative
As we know Allah doesn’t have parents,children or any partner and is the only one?
Translation is very poor. Revenge for the sake of God. God is disobeyed and therefore as God’s lovers he is angry for the sake of God and revenges from sinners and oppressors for the sake of God.
The other meaning is that God will revenge his blood like the family of one who is killed would do for their loved one.
In general he should not unless there’s a good reason. However if he does it’s not permissible to leave the house without his permission.
Yes it’s ok
Just like angels can hear. When the soul is free from the body it is a lot more capable
It is permissible however not advisable generally. Reconciliation is always best
Perhaps you should try widening the circle to believers who have a good ethics and morals.
After prayers call upon the most merciful seven times in prostration and ask for your needs
We have narrations that say every one of us was either poisoned or killed with a sword.
We have narrations regarding the holy prophet saw being poisoned
What age child and what is the purpose of the parent going through the child’s belongings? If they are going through their child’s belongings in order to make sure there are no issues they need to correct due to their care for their child it is fine. Obviously for cleaning purposes is fine as well
If your clothing is not modest yes. If it has nothing to do with modesty or not wearing clothes that stand out or cause mockery then although it not obligatory to do it it would be better and recommended to keep peace and please your spouse. Also if he doesn’t permit his wife to leave the house with certain clothes he’s within his rights since a wife needs the husband’s permission to leave the house. Nevertheless husband and wife relationship should be built on love and mercy and trying to please one another as long as it’s permissible
It’s from the family of rodents, and therefore it is not permissible to consume
And latmiya with music instruments ? I found myself listening to music again, after a long break. When I am sad I listen to music to cheer myself up. Classic Michael Jackson pop and so on… Is there any good advice to quit music? And what should I replaced it with?
Any music that is suitable for sinful parties is not permissible to listen to even if the lyrics are about God or Ahlul Bayt as. Try enjoying listening to beautiful recitations of the holy Quran or supplications. There are some good songs about God and Ahlul Bayt without the haram music (which is suitable for sinful gatherings)
If they are things that you would use and they match your income level and not considered extravagance then there is no payment on them
I also have wiswas and a hard time getting over some issues
As long as you are following the most learned you follow their ruling on practice precaution. Unless you are a scholar (mujtahid) who has researched the issue and reached a verdict of your own. Waswas is from satan, he is our. Enemy and we have to fight him.
If he doubts whether or not he had performed wudu he should ignore his doubts. However if he knows for sure that he had not performed it than he would need to perform it and Make up his prayer.
If it stayed with you for a year without usage, you have to pay the fifth
2) I would like to know if someone have doubt or do not really remember whether the clothes that she have been worn in the past or not in this case does she have to pay khums on those clothes or not?
3) I would like to know how many time one need to wear clothes in order not to pay khums on it wearing one time suffice or need to wear more times? I would like to know how many times?
4) Do we pay khums on shroud (kafan) that we keep for future in case dying?
1) No since you already wore them
2) It’s better to pay it for the sake of precaution
3) Once is enough. As long as one could say they used the clothes
4) Yes
"This product is produced on machinery where fish and shellfish may also be produced", it doesn’t say that it contains fish or shellfish but that they share the same production line.
Can you advise if consuming such a product is halal or not?
You can consume them. In fact fish and shellfish is taher even when not halal
If you do that mistakenly it’s fine
It does not change your entire prayer. It will change the last part
Yes that is ok
1) I had a knee injury and could not sit in tashahud position so I was kneeling
2) I did not realize that the injury is better and continued to kneel until later on I realized is my salah ok
3) In one of the Salats I forgot that the injury was better and I kneeled between the sajdah instead of sitting properly is my Salah ok?
All ok
2) When doinh ghusl can I wash the face and head followed by full body rather then right followed by left
As long as you are described as sitting it’s fine.
According to Ayatollah Sistani, you can do the body after the head
Do I perform Amal of arfah and keep fast according to the date in my own country or follow saudi
You perform your prayers and supplications based on your local calendar.
No one talks with the opposite gender privately or jokes privately but since the opposite gender is there eitherway so would it be Haram to be apart of this group?
If there is no lustful talk and discussions don’t lead into lustful thoughts there is no harm in participating
4:157-159
If the owners of those bottles had discarded off them you can certainly do that and reduce wastage
Generally speaking each Imam assumes leader ship right after the martyrdom of the previous one. Some try to justify the celebration on the ninth because it is the day after the martyrdom of Imam alAskari. Others suggest that it is the day that Omar was killed.
Historically the second Khalifah was killed in the month of zulhijjah However Omar son of Saad was killed on the ninth of Rabi’ And that could be the reason why early lovers of Ahlul Bayt celebrated
You have given her a good name and you don’t need to change that.
It could very well be a jealousy issue due to the birth of her brother. She may need extra love and care.
Make sure meal time and sleep time regulated especially sleeping early at night as it is very recommended in our traditions.
Pay daily charity for their well-being.
Make sure there is no screaming and shouting in the house as it invites devils and repels angels according to our narrations.
Recite athan and Quran loudly in the house.
Before they sleep recite the following for them and if you can hold your hand on their head while reciting it do so:
3 times Fateha
3 times Ikhlas
3 times Ayatul Kursi
1 time Falaq
1 time Nas
7 times Qadr
You don’t have to repeat your prayers
The concept of hoor is generally misunderstood. Believing husband and wife will be both purified and enjoy each other’s company in paradise. It is not a physical desire that they would be after weather with their spouses or the eternal young servants or the hoor. Some of the believers can intercede for their family members to join them in their levels
If one is sure that some sort of impurity (najasah) is in their food they cannot consume it. Even if little
[Al-Hadid:25]:
لَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا رُسُلَنَا بِالْبَيِّنَاتِ وَأَنزَلْنَا مَعَهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْمِيزَانَ لِيَقُومَ النَّاسُ بِالْقِسْطِ وَأَنزَلْنَا الْحَدِيدَ فِيهِ بَأْسٌ شَدِيدٌ وَمَنَافِعُ لِلنَّاسِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ اللَّهُ مَن يَنصُرُهُ وَرُسُلَهُ بِالْغَيْبِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ قَوِيٌّ عَزِيزٌ
Indeed, [even aforetime] did We send forth Our apostles with all evidence of [this] truth; and through them We bestowed revelation from on high, and [thus gave you] a balance [wherewith to weigh right and wrong], so that men might behave with equity; and We bestowed [upon you] from on high [the ability to make use of] iron, in which there is awesome power as well as [a source of] benefits for man: and [all this was given to you] so that God might mark out those who would stand up for him and His Apostle, even though He [Himself] is beyond the reach of human perception. Verily, God is powerful, almighty!
If it’s slaughtered properly and the neck is washed what remains in the veins is pure. Drinking it on its own is not permissible however whatever goes in cooking it is within the meat is fine
It’s best to sit in a respectful manner on wudu to recite the holy Quran. If laying down is considered disrespectful it’s problematic otherwise it’s fine though it’s not the best
Spying in Islam is not permissible. One should be straightforward and advise. In some instances guardians and parents may be allowed to prevent a greater harm.
1) Al Majlisi reports (& probably others) that Imams are not carried in the wombs but only in the thighs & given birth from the thigh.
Is this true?
2) As reported, Imams (as) go in to sajdah/prostration right after birth.
Is this true as well?
3) Finally, do Ahlulbayt (as) reproduce via eyes, tears/fuild from the eyes?
4) From what has been told – the Holy Ladies (sa) do not undergo menstrual cycles – is this true? If yes, doesn’t it contradict human biology /Organs and it’s system?
All the above in my opinion is in sharp contrast with the functioning of a human body.
If any of the above are true – can we conclude that They (as) are not completely ’human’ in terms of biology.
1) This is a weak narration. We don’t consider everything that is reported as authentic. We have to assess it’s chain after insuring that it doesn’t contradict the holy Quran. We should also use our intellect.
2) We do have multiple narrations that mention the Imams prostrating at the time of their birth.
This is not necessarily difficult to believe especially when we read in the holy Quran that prophet Jesus peace be upon him spoke in his cradle fully eloquently declaring his servitude to the Almighty God
3) This is similar to the first one. In fact there is a controversy over the inception of Peacock with the tears that some have wrongly attributed to Imam Ali peace be upon him when in fact he was denying that myth
[Al-Isra:93]:
أَوْ يَكُونَ لَكَ بَيْتٌ مِّن زُخْرُفٍ أَوْ تَرْقَىٰ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَلَن نُّؤْمِنَ لِرُقِيِّكَ حَتَّىٰ تُنَزِّلَ عَلَيْنَا كِتَابًا نَّقْرَؤُهُ قُلْ سُبْحَانَ رَبِّي هَلْ كُنتُ إِلَّا بَشَرًا رَّسُولًا
or thou have a house [made] of gold, or thou ascend to heaven - but nay, we would not [even] believe in thy ascension unless thou bring down to us [from heaven] a writing which we [ourselves] could read! Say thou, [O Prophet:] "Limitless in His glory is my Sustainer! Am I, then, aught but a mortal man, an apostle?"
Not the best translation however God is telling his messenger to declare to the people that he is a human and a prophet
Obviously as a messenger of God he can perform miracles however he is still a human
4) Even in human biology there are exceptions and people with conditions that are rare or unique.
In fact I personally know someone who doesn’t get monthly periods. I also know a few people who were born without the need for circumcision as they did not have the extra skin
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If it is relatively safe to participate then it is fine. If the medicine is to be consumed as in eating not injected then it has to be from halal sources. Aborted fetus is not halal
Never underestimate daily prayers. Perform them on time and with focus and reflections and it’ll help you gain certainty InshaAllah
Generally speaking we get extremely affected by peoples behavior towards us because of our ego. Kebr or arrogance does not allow us to forgive. We should ask ourselves a question, who am I?
When people harm as they are disobeying God himself, He forgives and so we should especially if we want to be forgiven
Seek forgiveness for yourself and for people whom you have wronged in general. Pay charity on behalf of people whom you may have wronged.
You do not repeat previous prayers
1. Law says you must issue receipts on every transaction (this will increase our tax payment)
2. Most of the items that we sell in our line of business comes through illegal means so when we go purchase they don’t give us receipts and if they do they will charge us more
3. Even though we try to follow the law. The officials will come and harass us and ask for money.
What does Islam say on how to deal in such situations?
What is commonly acceptable by decent people and governments turn a blind eye to is OK.
By turning a blind eye I mean are aware of it and don’t mind it. It’s a matter of deregulation or accepting common practices since the law is not very practical. This happens in some bureaucratic systems.
I’m a follower of Ayatullah Fayaz and I did some research to make sure if he has allowed or not, but could not find anything that would satisfy me.
Could you please help me with this query?
It appears he does not allow it.
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There’s no harm unless it entails or encourages sinful acts
I want some thing that can make me at peace and I want to get rid of this mental pain.
But it may well be that you hate a thing the while it is good for you, and it may well be that you love a thing the while it is bad for you: and God knows, whereas you do not know'
وَعَسَىٰ أَن تَكْرَهُوا شَيْئًا وَهُوَ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ وَعَسَىٰ أَن تُحِبُّوا شَيْئًا وَهُوَ شَرٌّ لَّكُمْ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ
There are several Ayat in The Holy Quran that speak about the earth and how God created it and made it useful for mankind.
The Almighty God tells us to enjoy and use it but not to waste. Then the prophet peace be upon him and his family emphasizes on beautifying the earth and planting and protecting trees and the environment. He says If you see signs of the day of judgment and you’re holding a tree that you were about to plant plant it before the day of judgment. Imam Ali peace be upon him says write your lines close to each other (so that you don’t waste paper). Imam Sadeq peace be upon him aaid to someone who had water from the river and through the left over on the ground where it was not watering a plant and was wasted to not waste that water rather either water or some thing with it or empty it back in the river. We have many stories and narrations like this that emphasizes the importance of protecting natural resources and using it positively rather than abusing it and being wasteful
If you know that they will not allow someone in their house you are not allowed to invite them in without their permission
Smiling while praying is OK however laughter that includes giggling or making sounds is not OK, it would invalidate prayers
What is the treatment in tibb?
There is no mention of sciatic nerve and specific remedies for it in our Islamic literature. Nonetheless in general for back pain and other joint pains we have some suggestions.
1. Keep the place warm Especially if the pain is related to cold seasons.
2. The use of olive oil and massaging with it.
3. Walking, stretching and light exercises
4. Consuming herbal tea with Honey, turmeric, cinnamon call mom flaxseed and black pepper
[An-Nahl:97]:
مَنْ عَمِلَ صَالِحًا مِّن ذَكَرٍ أَوْ أُنثَىٰ وَهُوَ مُؤْمِنٌ فَلَنُحْيِيَنَّهُ حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً وَلَنَجْزِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْرَهُم بِأَحْسَنِ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ
As for anyone - be it man or woman - who does righteous deeds, and is a believer most certainly We shall cause him to live a good life. and most certainly shall We grant unto such as these their reward in accordance with the best that they ever did
The latter. Unless one denies the truth after recognizing it
There are various opinions on this personality.
Unfortunately they are very contradicting to the point that some suggest that he is unreliable and others on the other end of the spectrum suggest that he was a very special companion of the sixth Imam.
Some of our greatest contemporary scholars conclude that he is reliable including Ayatollah Khoei
Quran 29:46
وَلا تُجادِلوا أَهلَ الكِتابِ إِلّا بِالَّتي هِيَ أَحسَنُ إِلَّا الَّذينَ ظَلَموا مِنهُم ۖ وَقولوا آمَنّا بِالَّذي أُنزِلَ إِلَينا وَأُنزِلَ إِلَيكُم وَإِلٰهُنا وَإِلٰهُكُم واحِدٌ وَنَحنُ لَهُ مُسلِمونَ
Do not dispute with the People of the Book except in a manner which is best, barring such of them as are wrongdoers, and say, ‘We believe in that which has been sent down to us and has been sent down to you; our God and your God is one [and the same], and to Him do we submit.’
Quran 3:64
Say, ‘O People of the Book! Come to a word common between us and you: that we will worship no one but Allah, and that we will not ascribe any partner to Him, and that we will not take each other as lords besides Allah.’ But if they turn away, say, ‘Be witnesses that we are muslims.’
It is similar to books of narrations. Some of it is but we cannot claim that all of it is.
[Taha:25]:
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي
"O my Lord! Open up my heart [chest],
[Taha:26]:
وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
and make my task easy for me,
[Taha:27]:
وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي
and loosen the knot from my tongue
[Taha:28]:
يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
so that they might fully understand my speech,
[Taha:28]:
يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي
so that they might fully understand my speech,