The Difference Between Dhikr and Du'a
Is "La Hawla wa La Quwwata Illa Billah" Dhikr or Du'a?
Why Is the Hadith "Actions Are Judged by Intentions" Considered Half of the Religion?
Why Did Some Scholars Say That the Hadith "Actions Are Judged by Intentions" Represents Half of the Religion? Is Intention Considered Half of Faith or Half of the Religion in Islam?
Why Do Many People Turn Away from the Truth Despite Its Clarity?
If the proofs of the truth are clear and the evidence of faith is evident, why do so many people refuse to follow the truth and choose misguidance despite the proof having been established against them?
Is the Unseen (Al-Ghayb) Created? What Is the Ruling on Saying That All of the Unseen Is Created?
Not all of the unseen (Al-Ghayb) is created. Some aspects of the unseen are created, such as Paradise, Hell, the angels, and the events of the Day of Judgment. Other aspects are not created, such as Allah Himself, His Names and Attributes, and His Speech. Therefore, it is not cor...
What Is the Wisdom Behind the Suffering of Animals If They Are Not Morally Accountable?
If animals are not morally accountable under Islamic law and are not judged like human beings, what is the wisdom behind their experiencing pain, illness, and the agony of death? How should this be understood in light of Allah's mercy and justice?
Will the People of Fatrah (Those Who Did Not Receive the Message) Enter Paradise Despite the Hadith "No Soul Will Enter Paradise Except a Muslim"?
How Can We Reconcile the Prophet's ﷺ Hadith, “No Soul Will Enter Paradise Except a Muslim,” with the View of Some Scholars That the People of Fatrah (Those Who Never Received the Message) Will Be Tested on the Day of Resurrection, and Whoever Obeys Will Enter Paradise?
What Is the Wisdom Behind Keeping Iblis Alive and Granting Him Respite to Mislead Humanity?
If Iblis disobeyed Allah, why did Allah grant him respite instead of punishing him immediately? What is the wisdom behind allowing him to whisper to and mislead people until the Day of Resurrection?
Does Having Few Illnesses and Hardships Indicate Weak Faith?
If a person lives in good health, well-being, and stability, and rarely experiences illness or hardships, does that indicate weak faith or that Allah loves them less?
Is It Permissible to Testify That a Specific Person Is a Believer?
How Can We Reconcile the Prophet’s ﷺ Statement About the Slave Girl, “Free her, for she is a believer,” with the hadith of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him), when he said about a man, “I consider him to be a believer,” and the Prophet ﷺ corrected him by saying,...
How Can We Testify That There Is No God but Allah and That Muhammad Is the Messenger of Allah Without Having Seen Either of Them?
How Can We Say in the Shahada, "I Bear Witness That There Is No God but Allah, and I Bear Witness That Muhammad Is the Messenger of Allah," Even Though We Have Never Seen Allah or the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with Our Own Eyes?
Is It Permissible to Supplicate and Seek Forgiveness for Someone Who Died as a Christian While Believing in One God?
If a Christian Believes in One God but Does Not Embrace Islam or Testify That Muhammad ﷺ Is the Messenger of Allah, Is He Considered a Muslim? And Is It Permissible to Supplicate for His Forgiveness and Mercy After He Dies?
Do the Murji'ah Say That a Person Who Abandons Prayer and Fasting Will Not Enter Hell?
Is It True That Some Murji'ah Say Whoever Declares, "There Is No God but Allah," Will Not Be Harmed by Sins Even If He Abandons Prayer, Fasting, and Zakah? What Is the Position of Ahl al-Sunnah Regarding This View?
Can a True Dream Reveal Something of the Unseen? Does That Contradict the Fact That Allah Alone Knows the Unseen?
How Do Some People See Future Events in Their Dreams That Later Occur Exactly as They Saw Them? Does Seeing Something of the Unseen in Dreams Contradict Allah's Statement That the Knowledge of the Unseen Belongs to Him Alone?
What Is the Evidence That Faith (Iman), According to Ahl al-Sunnah, Consists of Belief, Speech, and Actions?
What Are the Proofs from the Qur'an and the Sunnah That Faith (Iman), According to Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah, Includes the Belief of the Heart, the Speech of the Tongue, and the Actions of the Limbs?
A New Muslim Woman Feels Lonely and Regrets Leaving Her Family... What Should She Do?
A young woman recently embraced Islam and was forced to distance herself from her family to protect her faith. However, she has begun to feel lonely, regretful, and deeply homesick. How can she remain steadfast in Islam and overcome these emotions?
Is It Permissible to Utter Words of Disbelief Under Compulsion Out of Fear of Being Killed or Raped?
If a woman is forced to utter words of disbelief and is threatened with death or rape, is it permissible for her to utter words of disbelief while her heart remains firm in faith? And is it better for her to remain patient or to avail herself of the concession granted by Islamic...
Are All the Branches of Faith (Iman) Obligatory? What Is the Ruling on Neglecting Some of the Branches of Faith?
Are all the branches of faith mentioned in the hadith, "Faith has over seventy branches," obligatory upon every Muslim? If a person neglects some of the branches of faith, are they sinful, or are some branches merely recommended?
Does the Faith of the Prophets Increase? What Is the Meaning of the Hadith: "We Have More Right to Doubt than Abraham"?
Does the faith of the Prophets increase over time through events and miracles? How should we understand Abraham's (peace be upon him) statement: "My Lord, show me how You give life to the dead"? What is the meaning of the Prophet's ﷺ hadith: "We have more right to doubt than Abra...
The Presentation of People's Deeds and Adam's Knowledge of the Deeds of His Descendants
Are People's Deeds Presented to Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) After His Death? Does He See the Deeds of His Descendants?
Khushu' (Humble Devotion) in Islam
Does the Humility of Non-Muslims in Their Worship Prove That Their Religion Is True? Is Khushu' (Humble Devotion) in Prayer Merely a Psychological Feeling?
The Ruling on Not Knowing the Conditions of "There Is No Deity Worthy of Worship Except Allah"
Is Every Muslim Required to Know the Conditions of "There Is No Deity Worthy of Worship Except Allah"? Does Ignorance of Them Constitute Disbelief?
The Status of Women in Islam
Does the Hadith About the Perfection of Certain Women Prevent Women from Attaining the Highest Level of Paradise? Can Muslims Take Mary (Peace Be Upon Her) as a Role Model?
Abrogation (Naskh) in the Qur'an
Is Denying Abrogation (Naskh) in the Qur'an and Sunnah an Act of Disbelief? What Is the Ruling on One Who Denies That Abrogation Occurred in the Revealed Texts?
The Ruling on a Muslim Living in a Non-Muslim Country
Is a Person Who Was Raised in a Muslim Country and Practices the Pillars of Islam Still Considered a Muslim if They Do Not Know the Details of Tawhid or the Conditions of "There Is No Deity Worthy of Worship Except Allah"?
Divine Decree and Predestination in Islam
What Is the Difference Between Divine Decree and Predestination? Which Comes First: Divine Decree or Predestination?
Fatwa on Belief in Allah
Is the Faith of Someone Born into a Muslim Family Valid if They Follow Islam by Imitation Without Research or Evidence? And Why Would They Enter Paradise Even Though They Did Not Examine the Proofs of Faith?
Islam's Approach to Obsessive Thoughts and Mental Illness
Do Obsessive Thoughts, Anxiety, and Depression Indicate Weak Faith or That Faith Has Not Entered the Heart? And How Should We Understand the Verse: "Whomever Allah wills to guide, He opens their heart to Islam"?
Death in Islam
Can the Dead Return to Life After Being Buried? And How Authentic Are the Stories and Books That Claim Some Dead People Returned to This World?
Judging Whether Allah Has Accepted or Rejected a Person's Deeds
Is It Permissible to Say That Someone's Prayer Has Not Been Accepted? And Is That Considered Presuming to Speak on Behalf of Allah?
What Are the Causes of Increased Faith? And What Are the Main Factors That Weaken or Prevent It?
What Are the Causes That Strengthen and Increase Faith? And What Are the Main Obstacles That Weaken It or Prevent a Person from Receiving Guidance?
What Are the Fruits of Faith and Steadfastness in This World and the Hereafter?
What Are the Fruits of Sincere Faith When It Is Accompanied by Steadfastness in Obeying Allah? And What Reward Has Allah Promised the Believers Who Remain Steadfast?
Are righteous deeds merely a condition for the perfection of faith, or are they an integral part of faith itself?
Is it correct to say that faith consists of words, belief, and deeds, but that deeds are merely a condition for the perfection of faith? And is the statement, "There is no disbelief except through belief (or conviction)," part of the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah?
How can a Muslim know that his faith is sound and feel reassured about his creed?
How can a Muslim be certain that his faith is sound if he experiences doubts? What are the signs of sincere faith, and how can he distinguish between baseless whispers (waswas) and genuine doubt?
Is Believing in the Heart Alone Enough for a Person to Be a Muslim?
Is it sufficient for a person to believe in Allah and His Messenger in their heart to be considered a Muslim, even if they abandon the prayer or the other pillars of Islam?
Does Satan's whispering with the question, "Who created Allah?" harm a person's faith?
Some people experience intrusive thoughts asking, "Who created Allah?" Does this thought affect a Muslim's faith? And how can a person get rid of it?
Doubting whether one pronounced the Shahada years after embracing Islam—does it affect one's faith?
A man embraced Islam years ago. He has been praying, fasting, and striving in acts of worship. Then he began to wonder whether he had actually pronounced the Shahada when he accepted Islam. Does this doubt affect the validity of his Islam?
Is it permissible to see Allah in a dream?
Can a person see Allah, the Almighty, in a dream? If so, how does this differ from seeing Him in this world and in the Hereafter?
What are the causes of weak faith (Iman)? How can a Muslim strengthen their faith?
Sometimes I feel that my faith (Iman) has become weak, and I know that this is one of Satan's whispers. What are the causes of weak faith, and how can a Muslim strengthen their faith and remain steadfast in obedience to Allah?
I want what will strengthen my faith.
I perform the prayers, fast, and fulfill the other obligatory acts of worship, but sometimes I feel that my faith is weak, as though I am not doing enough for my religion. What strengthens faith and increases certainty?
Why did Allah create this worldly life as a place of trials and tests?
What is the true nature of this worldly life in Islam? Why did Allah make it a place of trials and tribulations?
Does a hypocrite have faith? And what is the reality of dividing faith into different types?
There is a classification of faith that says: Faith is of five types: innate faith for the angels, protected faith for the prophets, accepted faith for the believers, rejected faith for the hypocrites, and suspended faith for the innovators. Is this classification correct?
What are the causes of a decrease in faith?
What are the causes that lead to the weakening and decline of faith? And how can a Muslim preserve the strength of his faith?
What is the difference between the pillars of faith and the branches of faith?
How do we reconcile the Prophet's ﷺ statement in the Hadith of Jibril, "Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Last Day, and to believe in divine decree, both its good and its bad," with his ﷺ statement, "Faith has more than seventy branches"?
Does faith increase and decrease?
What is the definition of faith according to Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah? Does faith increase and decrease?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say: "I am a believer, if Allah wills"?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say, "I am a believer, if Allah wills," or should they state with certainty, "I am a believer"?
Does being higher in sensory perception necessarily mean being closer to Allah Almighty?
Is it correct to say that the top of a mountain is closer to Allah Almighty than its base? Is this issue a matter of disagreement among Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah?
How can I invite an atheist to Islam with wisdom?
How can someone guide an atheist to Islam, especially if they have gone through an unusual experience that led them to become interested in energy, spirituality, and exploring different religions?
Is “Al-Mudabbir” (The Disposer of Affairs) one of the Most Beautiful Names of Allah?
Is it permissible to call Allah "Al-Mudabbir" (The Planner / The Director of Affairs)? Has this name been authentically established in the Qur'an or the Sunnah?
How can I feel the love of Allah in my heart?
I believe in Allah and maintain some acts of worship, but I do not feel the love of Allah in my heart as I should. How can I attain and increase my love for Allah?
What should an apostate say if they want to return to Islam?
If a Muslim falls into apostasy or major disbelief, how do they return to Islam? Must they recite a specific wording of the two testimonies of faith (Shahada)? Is it necessary to say, "He alone, with no partner" for their repentance to be valid?
Is the statement, "My duty is to worship, and Allah's is to provide sustenance," correct?
What is the authenticity of the well-known saying: "My duty is to worship Allah as He has commanded, and Allah will provide for me as He has promised"? Is the expression "upon Allah" (or "it is upon Allah") considered disrespectful toward Allah, the Exalted?
Does the existence of tribes that do not believe in God negate the innate nature of faith?
If belief in the existence of Allah is part of the natural disposition (fitrah) upon which Allah created humanity, then how can it be said that some primitive tribes—such as the Pirahã tribe in the Amazon—do not believe in a Creator? Does this constitute evidence that belief in A...
How should a Muslim deal with obsessive whispers (waswas) about Allah?
I suffer from obsessive whispers (waswas) concerning Allah. Satan casts questions into my mind such as: If Allah is neither matter nor a physical form, then how does He exist? Could He simply be emptiness or nonexistence? How can I get rid of these obsessive thoughts without fall...
How should a Muslim deal with doubts when they begin to weaken his certainty?
I am a Muslim, and I started following the arguments of atheists on the Internet with the intention of refuting them. However, after watching many of them, I began to experience doubts about the existence of Allah and the creation of the universe. I found myself searching for ans...
Is fearing Allah obligatory? And is worship based on love alone sufficient?
Is fearing Allah obligatory? What is the ruling on someone who says that true worship is based on love alone, that prayer does not consist of a specific number of rak‘ahs or fixed times, and that worship should not be motivated by fear of Hell or hope for Paradise?
Are there signs by which a person can know whether their destiny is Paradise or Hell?
Can a person in this world know their fate in the Hereafter, or can Allah inform them of it through a sign or indication?
Where was Allah before the creation of the Throne and the heavens?
How should we respond to someone who denies that Allah is above His creation and that He rose over His Throne, and asks: “Where was Allah before the creation of the Throne and the heavens?”
Is it permissible to refuse food if you suspect that the person offering it intends to harm you?
If someone offers me food or drink and I suspect that they intend to harm me or use magic against me, is it permissible for me to refuse it? Does doing so indicate weakness of faith or certainty?
What Is the Greatest Blessing Allah Has Bestowed upon His Servants?
What is the greatest blessing Allah has bestowed upon His servants? And is it correct to say, “The greatest blessing is that Allah is our Lord”?
What Is the Difference Between Islam and Iman (Faith)?
What is the difference between Islam and Iman (faith), and which one is a higher level?
The Divine Laws of Trials in This World
A woman says that she wants to leave Islam and become non-religious because, after becoming committed to Islam, she experienced many hardships, her psychological well-being deteriorated, and she feels that supplication (du‘a) only increases her trials. She asks: What is the logic...
Fatwa on Coercion in Worshiping Other Than Allah
A girl embraced Islam secretly and is hiding her faith from her family because they may expel her from the home or harm her. They sometimes force her to prostrate before idols and participate in certain religious rituals. She is unable to live independently or leave the family ho...
Does Denying That Allah Has a Consort Mean That Having a Son Requires a Wife?
How should we understand the words of Allah Almighty: ﴿The Originator of the heavens and the earth. How could He have a son when He has no consort?﴾ Does the denial that Allah has a consort mean that He could only have a son if He had a wife, even though this is a characteristi...
Questions About the Existence of God, Multiple Religions, Reason, and Faith
Why did Allah create people while knowing that many of them would not believe? Why are there so many religions? Who created Allah? And does faith prevent rational thinking?
Is Belief in the Oneness of Allah Enough to Enter Paradise Without Good Deeds?
Is belief in the Oneness of Allah enough to enter Paradise without doing good deeds? If a person who believes in Tawhid will eventually enter Paradise, why should we pray and perform righteous deeds?
Is the Testimony That Muhammad Is the Messenger of Allah Equal to the Testimony “There Is No God but Allah”?
Does the word “and” in the statement, “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,” indicate equality between the two testimonies? Can it be said that testifying to the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ is equal to testifying...
How Can a Muslim Increase His Love for Allah and His Religion?
Why should a Muslim love Allah Almighty? And how can he increase his love for Allah and His religion so that this love becomes stronger and has a greater effect on his life and worship?
What Is the First Obligation Upon a Person in Islam?
What is the first thing a person is required to do regarding Allah Almighty? And what is the foundation upon which entering Islam and worshipping Allah begins?
How Does the Angel of Death Take the Souls of People in Different Places? And Does He Enter a House Where There Is a Dog?
Is there only one Angel of Death? How can he take the souls of people who die at the same time in distant places? Does a dying person see him at the time of death? And how does he take the soul of someone who dies in a house where there is a dog, given the hadith stating that ang...
Was It Authentically Established That the Angel Who Gave the Prophet ﷺ the Choice Was Israfil?
It is reported that an angel descended to the Prophet ﷺ and gave him the choice between being a king and a prophet or a servant and a messenger. Is it authentically established that this angel was Israfil, peace be upon him? And how should we understand what is mentioned in some...
What Was the Wisdom Behind Teaching Adam the Names After the Angels Asked About His Creation?
When Allah informed the angels that He would create Adam and his descendants, they said: “Will You place in it those who will cause corruption and shed blood?” Then Allah taught Adam the names and demonstrated his knowledge before the angels. What was the point of this proof? If...
How Does Allah Speak to the Angels? Does He Command Them Directly or Reveal to Them?
Does Allah Almighty speak directly to the angels in words that they hear from Him, or are His commands conveyed to them through revelation and inspiration? And how did Gabriel (Jibril), peace be upon him, receive the words of Allah Almighty?
How Should We Understand the Hadith: “There Is No Space of Four Fingers Except That an Angel Is Prostrating to Allah There”?
The Prophet ﷺ said: “There is no space of four fingers except that an angel has placed his forehead there in prostration to Allah.” How should we understand this in light of reports describing the immense size of some angels, such as Gabriel (Jibril), peace be upon him? Does the...
Can Babies See Angels or Jinn?
Can infants see angels or jinn? If a baby laughs or looks toward an empty part of the room, does this indicate that the baby is seeing an angel or something from the unseen world?
¿Por qué se dice que los ángeles glorifican a Allah de noche y de día si no tienen noche y día como nosotros?
Allah, Altísimo, dice acerca de los ángeles: «Lo glorifican de noche y de día y no se cansan». ¿Cómo puede describirse su glorificación como realizada de noche y de día, si los ángeles se encuentran en el mundo celestial y la noche y el día están relacionados con el movimiento de...
Were the Angels Created from the Light of the Arms and Chest?
It is established in the hadith that the angels were created from light. However, it has been reported from Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) that he said: “Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, created the angels from the light of the arms and the chest....
What Does It Mean for a Believer to Be Supported by the Holy Spirit in Islam?
It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ supplicated for Hassan ibn Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him), saying: “O Allah, support him with the Holy Spirit.” It is also reported: “And Gabriel is with you.” What is meant by the Holy Spirit in Islam? Does supporting a believer with...
How Should We Understand the Seeing of Angels in the Story of Usayd ibn Hudayr?
It is reported that Usayd ibn Hudayr (may Allah be pleased with him) was reciting the Qur’an at night when he saw something in the sky resembling a canopy containing objects like lamps. The Prophet ﷺ said to him: “Those were the angels who came near because of your voice. Had yo...
Do the Angels See Allah in the Hereafter?
Is it established that the angels see Allah, the Exalted? Does this vision occur for them in this world or in the Hereafter?
Is It Permissible to Seek Refuge in Allah from the Keepers of Hell?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to say, “I seek refuge in Allah from the keepers of the Fire,” or to seek refuge in Allah from the angels appointed over Hell? Does this involve any disrespect toward the angels, or is it better to limit oneself to seeking refuge from the Fire and i...
Do the Angels Record Everything a Person Says and Does, Even Permissible Things?
We know that a person’s good deeds are recorded, as are his sins. But what about permissible words and actions that are not intended as acts of obedience or disobedience, such as saying, “I want to eat” or “I want to drink”? Do the angels record these as well?
Is There Evidence in Islam for Angels Called “Seraphim” or “Cherubim”?
Some books and articles mention angels called “Seraphim” or “Cherubim,” claiming that they are among the angels brought near to Allah around the Throne, and sometimes even attributing to them a role in the Night Journey and Ascension. Is any of this established in the Qur’an or S...
Do Angels Differ in Rank? Is There a Hierarchy Among Them?
Are all angels of the same rank, or are some superior to others? Does Islam teach a fixed hierarchical system among the angels, in which every group has a leader, with successive levels of authority ultimately ending with a single angel?
How Do We Reconcile the Angels’ Question with Allah’s Statement: “He Is Not Questioned About What He Does”?
Allah, the Exalted, says concerning the angels: “Will You place in it those who will spread corruption there and shed blood?” [Al-Baqarah: 30] And He says: “He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned.” [Al-Anbiya’: 23] So how did the angels ask the...
Why Is Belief in the Books Mentioned Before Belief in the Messengers in the Hadith of Jibril?
In the Hadith of Jibril, faith is described as: “To believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His messengers, the Last Day, and to believe in divine decree, its good and its bad.” What is the wisdom behind mentioning belief in the Books before belief in the messengers?
Why Did Allah Assign Angels to Certain Affairs of the Universe Though He Has No Need of Them?
Allah Almighty is capable of all things and has no need of any of His creation. So why did He assign some angels tasks such as delivering revelation, overseeing matters related to rain, recording deeds, taking souls at death, and other affairs of the universe?
Is It Authentic That the Angel of Death Complained to Allah About Taking Souls?
It is narrated that when Allah assigned the Angel of Death the task of taking people’s souls, he complained about this duty because people would blame and hate him. Allah then supposedly told him that He would create causes of death such as illnesses, accidents, and other things...
Why Did Allah Appoint Angels to Record Human Deeds Though He Knows Everything?
Allah Almighty knows what is within a person, and He is closer to him than his jugular vein. So why did He appoint angels to record his words and deeds? Does the existence of the noble recording angels mean that Allah needs them in order to know what a person does?
Were Angels Sent to Humans to Guide Them Before the Prophets?
Is it true that Allah Almighty used to send angels directly to people to guide them to worship Him before sending the prophets, with the exception of Adam, peace be upon him? Or were the messengers sent to humanity human beings?
Did Jibril, Peace Be Upon Him, Turn Into Dihyah al-Kalbi?
It is reported that Jibril, peace be upon him, used to come to the Prophet ﷺ in the appearance of Dihyah al-Kalbi, may Allah be pleased with him. Does this mean that Jibril was actually Dihyah himself, living his life, marrying, fighting, and dying? Or did Jibril merely appear in...
Is It Established That Israfil, Peace Be Upon Him, Is One of the Bearers of the Throne? And How Many Are They?
Is Israfil, peace be upon him, one of the angels who carry the Throne of the Most Merciful? Has the number of the bearers of the Throne in this world been established? And how should we understand Allah’s statement: “And on that Day, eight will bear the Throne of your Lord above...
Is It Authentically Established That the Name of the Keeper of Paradise Is “Ridwan”?
It is widely known among Muslims that the angel entrusted with Paradise is called “Ridwan.” Some scholars have stated that this name is well known in transmitted reports, although it has not been established in an authentic hadith. Is it permissible to say that the keeper of Para...
Can Angels Hear the Recitation of the Qur’an from Very Far Distances?
It is reported that the angels love to listen to the Qur’an and that they may descend when it is recited. Does this mean that the angels can hear people’s voices while they are in the heavens and from extremely great distances? Does affirming such hearing for them conflict with t...
Can the Jinn See the Angels?
Can the jinn see the angels? Is there anything in the Qur’an or Sunnah indicating that this is possible?
Is It Permissible for a Muslim to Ask Allah to Let Him See Angels or Speak with Them?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to ask Allah Almighty to show him one of the angels or enable him to speak with an angel, given that some people may possibly see angels when they appear in human form?
Does a Dying Person See the Angels at the Time of Death? And Does He Speak with Them?
Does a person at the time of death truly see the angels of mercy or the angels of punishment? Do the angels speak to him when his soul departs, and can he respond to them or speak with them?
Do the Angels Say “Ameen” to a Supplication That Occurs in the Heart Without Being Spoken?
If someone wrongs a Muslim, bad thoughts or a supplication against that person may come to his mind without him intending it or saying it aloud. They may simply be passing thoughts and temporary emotional reactions. Is a person held accountable for such thoughts? And do the angel...
What Is the Virtue of the Angels’ Supplication for the Believers? And Is It More Likely to Be Answered?
The Qur’an and Sunnah mention that the angels supplicate for the believers and seek forgiveness for them in various circumstances. What is the benefit of their supplication? Is the supplication of the angels more likely to be answered than that of human beings? And what is the co...
Did the Samiri See Jibril, Peace Be Upon Him, and Take Something from the Trace of His Horse?
Allah Almighty says regarding the Samiri: “He said: ‘I perceived what they did not perceive, so I took a handful from the trace of the messenger and threw it.’” [Ta-Ha: 96] Some commentators have mentioned that he saw Jibril, peace be upon him, riding a horse and took a handfu...
How Do Angels Travel Vast Distances So Quickly? Is Their Experience of Time Different from That of Humans?
Allah Almighty mentions that the command ascends to Him in a day whose measure is a thousand years according to human reckoning. Some of the early scholars also mentioned immense distances between the heavens. How, then, do the angels descend, ascend, and carry out their assigned...
Is There an Angel Who Knows Everything in the Heavens and the Earth?
Is there any angel who knows everything in the heavens and the earth, such as the number of drops of water, grains of soil, and all other things? Or is such knowledge exclusive to Allah Almighty alone? And how much do the angels know about matters of the unseen?
Who Is Superior: The Angels or the Prophets and Righteous Among Humankind?
The angels are honored servants who continuously worship Allah and never disobey Him. Are they therefore superior to the prophets and righteous people among humankind? Or are the prophets and righteous believers higher in rank than them?
Why Do We Pray for Mercy for the Angels Even Though They Do Not Disobey Allah?
If the angels are obedient servants of Allah who do not disobey Him and do whatever they are commanded, why do we pray for mercy and peace upon them? Do they need Allah’s mercy even though they are among those who obey Him? Is the salutation at the end of the prayer directed only...
Why Was Iblis Included in the Command to Prostrate to Adam Even Though He Was Not an Angel?
Allah Almighty says that the angels were commanded to prostrate to Adam, peace be upon him, and that Iblis refused to prostrate. If Iblis was one of the jinn and not one of the angels, why was he included in the command directed to the angels, and why was he punished for disobeyi...
Can the Jinn and Angels Read the Qur’an?
Can the jinn read the Qur’an as humans do, or are they unable to do so? Do the angels also read the Qur’an, or is their worship limited to glorifying and remembering Allah?
Is It Established That the Angels See Allah in This World?
Is it established that Jibril (Gabriel), peace be upon him, or any other angel saw Allah, Glorified and Exalted, in this world? Can this be inferred from the story of the Mi‘raj or from the texts that speak about the angels brought near to Allah and the bearers of the Throne?
Does the Fact That Angels Do Not Eat or Drink Mean They Are Being Likened to Allah?
It is established that angels do not eat or drink. Does saying this mean likening them to Allah Almighty, since Allah is exalted above any need for food or drink? How should we understand the Creator and created beings sharing certain descriptions without falling into resemblance...
What Happens to the Angels on the Day of Resurrection and After the People of Paradise and Hell Enter Their Final Abodes?
What will happen to the angels on the Day of Resurrection after the reckoning is completed and judgment has been passed between the servants? Will their role come to an end, or will they continue to have duties and functions in Paradise, Hell, and after the people of the Hereafte...
Do the Angels Die When the Hour Begins?
Do the angels die when the Trumpet is blown? And is the widespread story authentic that mentions the deaths of Jibril, Mika’il, Israfil, and the Angel of Death one after another, including the conversations and detailed descriptions of how each of them dies?
