| Name: | Sheikh Mateen |
| Age: | 39 |
| Location: | Virginia, US |
| Expertize: | Aqaed and Fiqh ('Ibadaat) |
All Questions
I would like to clear a few misconceptions i have about God
1) if Allah is all knowing and knows the future why does he test us? Isn’t testing only for what you don’t know?
2) God is omnipotent and omniscient, so it is said he created human in a perfect form. Than why is it thatEVERY single male has to undergo circumsission that changes anatomy, as if God didn’t know how to finish the job.
الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيَاةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ - 67:2
“[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving” Quran 67:2
Allah says that He will try us. He knows what we will choose but has left the choice to us. He does not force us to do right or wrong. This is a test that we must pass.
As far as creating man perfect and then having him perform circumcision could be a test to see who follows the command to perform this from those who do not. Also, this act protects one from being unclean.
Allah created fingernails for us but we have to clip them, Allah created hair for us but we need to trim it eventually, etc.
So if Allah already knows what we are going to do, why does he still try us?
Allah has set in place a system of reward and punishment. If He did not try us as then we would have an excuse on the day of judgement and say why did you choose hell for me when you never gave me a test or opportunity to achieve paradise? This would be against Allahs justice. He gives us the opportunity by testing us to do right or wrong.
I remember a fellow scholar speaking about this same question and will also send you his reply
https://youtu.be/vtU5_BSfu_w
All Questions
I would like to clear a few misconceptions i have about God
1) if Allah is all knowing and knows the future why does he test us? Isn’t testing only for what you don’t know?
2) God is omnipotent and omniscient, so it is said he created human in a perfect form. Than why is it thatEVERY single male has to undergo circumsission that changes anatomy, as if God didn’t know how to finish the job.
الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيَاةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ - 67:2
“[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving” Quran 67:2
Allah says that He will try us. He knows what we will choose but has left the choice to us. He does not force us to do right or wrong. This is a test that we must pass.
As far as creating man perfect and then having him perform circumcision could be a test to see who follows the command to perform this from those who do not. Also, this act protects one from being unclean.
Allah created fingernails for us but we have to clip them, Allah created hair for us but we need to trim it eventually, etc.
So if Allah already knows what we are going to do, why does he still try us?
Allah has set in place a system of reward and punishment. If He did not try us as then we would have an excuse on the day of judgement and say why did you choose hell for me when you never gave me a test or opportunity to achieve paradise? This would be against Allahs justice. He gives us the opportunity by testing us to do right or wrong.
I remember a fellow scholar speaking about this same question and will also send you his reply
https://youtu.be/vtU5_BSfu_w
All Questions
I would like to clear a few misconceptions i have about God
1) if Allah is all knowing and knows the future why does he test us? Isn’t testing only for what you don’t know?
2) God is omnipotent and omniscient, so it is said he created human in a perfect form. Than why is it thatEVERY single male has to undergo circumsission that changes anatomy, as if God didn’t know how to finish the job.
الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيَاةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ - 67:2
“[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving” Quran 67:2
Allah says that He will try us. He knows what we will choose but has left the choice to us. He does not force us to do right or wrong. This is a test that we must pass.
As far as creating man perfect and then having him perform circumcision could be a test to see who follows the command to perform this from those who do not. Also, this act protects one from being unclean.
Allah created fingernails for us but we have to clip them, Allah created hair for us but we need to trim it eventually, etc.
So if Allah already knows what we are going to do, why does he still try us?
Allah has set in place a system of reward and punishment. If He did not try us as then we would have an excuse on the day of judgement and say why did you choose hell for me when you never gave me a test or opportunity to achieve paradise? This would be against Allahs justice. He gives us the opportunity by testing us to do right or wrong.
I remember a fellow scholar speaking about this same question and will also send you his reply
https://youtu.be/vtU5_BSfu_w
All Questions
I would like to clear a few misconceptions i have about God
1) if Allah is all knowing and knows the future why does he test us? Isn’t testing only for what you don’t know?
2) God is omnipotent and omniscient, so it is said he created human in a perfect form. Than why is it thatEVERY single male has to undergo circumsission that changes anatomy, as if God didn’t know how to finish the job.
الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْمَوْتَ وَالْحَيَاةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفُورُ - 67:2
“[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving” Quran 67:2
Allah says that He will try us. He knows what we will choose but has left the choice to us. He does not force us to do right or wrong. This is a test that we must pass.
As far as creating man perfect and then having him perform circumcision could be a test to see who follows the command to perform this from those who do not. Also, this act protects one from being unclean.
Allah created fingernails for us but we have to clip them, Allah created hair for us but we need to trim it eventually, etc.
So if Allah already knows what we are going to do, why does he still try us?
Allah has set in place a system of reward and punishment. If He did not try us as then we would have an excuse on the day of judgement and say why did you choose hell for me when you never gave me a test or opportunity to achieve paradise? This would be against Allahs justice. He gives us the opportunity by testing us to do right or wrong.
I remember a fellow scholar speaking about this same question and will also send you his reply
https://youtu.be/vtU5_BSfu_w
“.....the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate. And if there is only one, for her is half”
If allah is completely just, why does a female get less inheritance
My other question is about Hijab. I understand that due to the difference in the biology of male and female, we have different needs. However the thing that i do not understand is why women have tocover the hair and neck, while men do not; of course, i understand men have awrah and hijab obligation too, but why do they not have to cover their hair?
About hijab, the hair and neck are considered to be part of the woman’s beauty whereas this is not the case in regards to men.
All Questions
This is a frequently referred to surah in An-nisa:
“.....the male, what is equal to the share of two females. But if there are [only] daughters, two or more, for them is two thirds of one's estate. And if there is only one, for her is half”
If allah is completely just, why does a female get less inheritance
My other question is about Hijab. I understand that due to the difference in the biology of male and female, we have different needs. However the thing that i do not understand is why women have tocover the hair and neck, while men do not; of course, i understand men have awrah and hijab obligation too, but why do they not have to cover their hair?
In relation to the question about inheritance, the man is given more of a share because he has to use this money to take care of his family members, whereas the woman’s money is her own to do whatever she pleases with. So, this ruling is actually better for the woman than it is for the man and is also just.
About hijab, the hair and neck are considered to be part of the woman’s beauty whereas this is not the case in regards to men.
All Questions
Insha'Allah you are well. I am trying to decide which scholar to follow and was wondering what I should consider when making a decision?
Wa alaykum salam. You should look at piety, justness, knowledge. Study their book of Fiqh as well to see what the rulings are of the scholar. Ask other learned people about who is a good scholar to follow and why?
All Questions
Why are men allowed to marry multiple wives in Islam?
This is not a thing particular to Islam, but in Arabia and many parts of the world polygamy was and is normal. In Arabia there was not set limit to the number of wives one may have. Islam set a limit to four if they are treated justly. A question was put forward to Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Taqi al-Modarresi about marrying multiple wives: Question: I am interested in polygamy as I intend to marry a second time. It has to be noted that I am fair and just with my wife, and she does not fall short in fulfilling her duties towards me. We are remarkably happy with each other according all our relatives. Is it permissible for me to marry another woman if I fulfill all the conditions of justice and adherence to the divine limits? Answer: It is permissible, but we advise you to think carefully before taking action to marry another woman because your current married life will be affected, and you are likely to lose the happiness that you enjoy at present. If you are living a happy life as you have said, then why do you want to marry another woman when you do not need to?
The local Imam told him that the sin would be almost impossible to stop. The Imam recommended the brother should get married saying that people with the same sin as his usually stop the sin after marriage and their faith increases.
This brother is still a student in a very demanding program which takes a lot of his time, but he and his parents have tried searching for a wife anyway. They have been searching for a long time now with no luck. What should the brother do at this point?
He could also make a nazr that every time he commits this sin that he would fast one day for example. This may deter him.
All Questions
There is a brother who is committing sin regularly and is unable to stop. He tried but failed after many attempts and continues to ask for Allahs SWT forgiveness every time he commits it. After some time he went to the local imam for advice.
The local Imam told him that the sin would be almost impossible to stop. The Imam recommended the brother should get married saying that people with the same sin as his usually stop the sin after marriage and their faith increases.
This brother is still a student in a very demanding program which takes a lot of his time, but he and his parents have tried searching for a wife anyway. They have been searching for a long time now with no luck. What should the brother do at this point?
He should try his best with determination not to commit this sin and if he should seek Allah’s forgiveness.
He could also make a nazr that every time he commits this sin that he would fast one day for example. This may deter him.
All Questions
If one fears that they may sin by looking at pornography what precautions can they take to prevent it especially in situations when they are alone?
I would recommend diverting your attention to something else to keep your self busy in doing something productive.
What about when one is trying to sleep or go to bed and temptation comes to them what do you suggest?
Try to go to sleep while in a state of ritual purity. If the temptations still come then go do something productive instead like getting up to make Salat ul Layl
All Questions
If one fears that they may sin by looking at pornography what precautions can they take to prevent it especially in situations when they are alone?
I would recommend diverting your attention to something else to keep your self busy in doing something productive.
What about when one is trying to sleep or go to bed and temptation comes to them what do you suggest?
Try to go to sleep while in a state of ritual purity. If the temptations still come then go do something productive instead like getting up to make Salat ul Layl
All Questions
If one fears that they may sin by looking at pornography what precautions can they take to prevent it especially in situations when they are alone?
I would recommend diverting your attention to something else to keep your self busy in doing something productive.
What about when one is trying to sleep or go to bed and temptation comes to them what do you suggest?
Try to go to sleep while in a state of ritual purity. If the temptations still come then go do something productive instead like getting up to make Salat ul Layl
All Questions
If one fears that they may sin by looking at pornography what precautions can they take to prevent it especially in situations when they are alone?
I would recommend diverting your attention to something else to keep your self busy in doing something productive.
What about when one is trying to sleep or go to bed and temptation comes to them what do you suggest?
Try to go to sleep while in a state of ritual purity. If the temptations still come then go do something productive instead like getting up to make Salat ul Layl
All Questions
I wanted to look into Islams arguments against polythiesm and why there can only be one God and not multiple. Could you maybe explain the argument to me or perhaps tell me a book to reference?
Here is a logical proof: Gods existence is unlimited and He encompasses all things. There cannot be other gods besides Him, because He encompasses everything and His existence is unlimited so there is no room or space for another god to occupy. An example is, if you have a fountain of water that is full all of the way to the brim and this water occupied all of the space available in the fountain, how could you add more water to the fountain? It would be impossible, because there is no space to add anything. God occupies all of existence and there is no room for another god, because God is already encompassing the totality of existence.
All Questions
I have been struggling with a sin for quite some time now, but have had little success in quitting. It leaves me wondering why Allah SWT has not granted me a way out of it. I've struggled for years and have tried so many different things. Am I doing something wrong on my part that may block me from receiving Allah's help? I'm confused.
The fault is not with Allah as you said He is not granting a way out but we must stop the sin by having firm resolve in not doing it. Study the outcomes of the sins in this world as well as their outcomes in the next. This knowledge will come to your mind when wanting to do that sin and inshallah will refrain you. May Allah help us all.