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Can you please explain the incident involving Mariya al-Qibtiya. Did it have a connection with the revelation of any Quranic verses?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 years ago

Mariah al-Qibtiyyah was one of the wives of the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him and his Holy Progeny). She was the only wife who became pregnant from him after Khadijah (as). She was the mother of Ibrahim, the son of the Prophet (pbuh) who was born in Madina.

The Prophet used to love his wife Mariah because she was a very pious believer.

According to many Sunni books narrating from Aisha, that Aisha used to feel jealous from Mariah al-Qibtiyyah.

Al-Hakim al-Nishapuri in his well known book al-Mustadrak narrated from Aisha that she said that "I felt jealous of Mariah when she got a son from the Prophet (pbuh) and I told the Prophet (pbuh) that this child does not look like you." (vol 4, pages 41, 42)

Many other Sunni scholars have narrated the story of the jealously of Aisha and her allegation on Lady Mariah regarding the son of the Prophet (pbuh):

· Sahih Muslim (pages 1069, 1070)
· Musnad al-Bazzar (vol 2, page 237)
· Musannaf Abi Asim (vol 615, hadith nos. 3129, 3130)
· Ma’rifat al-Sahaba by Ibn Mandah (page 972)
· Hilyat al-Awliya by Abi Na'eem al-Asfahani (vol 3, pages 177, 178)
· Tabarani in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat (vol 4, pages 89, 90)
· Al-Haythami in Majma al-Zawa'id (vol 9, page 161)

All these Sunni books and many other books narrated that Aisha out of the jealousy against Mariah put allegations on her.

No doubt you find in many Sunni books when they mention the verse of the 'Ifk' which is the dangerous lie, they claim that Aisha was the accused wife, but the narration which they mention has many objections even among many Sunni scholars which means that the narration claiming that Aisha was the accused is not authentic at all.

Maraih was the real victim of this allegation but Allah (swt) removed that allegation from her. Jibrael came down and told the Prophet (SAWA), "Ya aba Ibrahim" (Oh father of Ibrahim). Because Aisha claimed that the child Ibrahim does not look like the Prophet (SAWA) and she told her people to say the same but Jibrael came and told the prophet "Oh father of Ibrahim" which refuted the allegation against Mariah.
Wassalam.

Qur'anic Verse . Maria al-Qibtiyya

Can you please explain the incident involving Mariya al-Qibtiya. Did it have a connection with the revelation of any Quranic verses?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The story of Seyidah Māriyah bint Shamʿūn al-Qibtiyah مارية القبطية or Maria the Copt, is indeed a very sad story.

She was a maid that belonged to the Chief of Alexander in Egypt who gave her to the Prophet (s.a.w.) along with many other gifts. She converted to Islam, and the Prophet (s.a.w.) married her, and loved her very much. It is also mentioned that she was beautiful.

She was the only wife, after Seyidah Khadijah (r.a.) who had a child from the Prophet (s.a.w.), by the name of Ibrahim, who passed away while still an infant (1 year and 10 months old).

Seyidah Māriyah went through many difficulties during her marriage, facing a lot of pressure from the other wives. She was noble, polite, committed to Islam, loyal to the Prophet's message, gave birth to the Prophet's child, and was also beautiful.

None of these qualities resonated with some of the other wives of the Prophet (s.a.w.).

One of the wives of the Prophet (s.a.w.), 'Aishah hated Māriyah and made that very clear. 'Aishah had said herself that she has never been jealous of anyone else as much as her jealousy towards Māriyah.

Unfortunately, Māriyah was accused of the most wicked of things, by some of the wives of the Prophet (s.a.w.), saying that Ibrahim was not his, but rather someone else. This is why it has been said that the verses related to the event of al-Ifk (al-Nur, 11, al-Hujurat, 6) descended in the Quran.

There has also been so much negative propaganda against her, because of her devotion to the beloved Prophet (s.a.w.). This was spread by the Hypocrites and unfortunately some of the wives of the Prophet (s.a.w.).

An example for this is downsizing her noble status, like saying she was the Prophet's concubine, and not his "wife", and so on.

I would highly recommend that you read the various (Sunni) historical sources that mention these things. It is our incumbant shar'i and moral duty to defend the honour of the noble wives of the Prophet (s.a.w.), and correct our information about them and not be misguided.

Alhamdulillah, some Sunni Muslims are realising the truth and are defending Seyidah Māriyah, and trying to refute the accusations and misconceptions surrounding her.

She passed away in the year 16 AH, and was buried in Jannatul-Baqi', in Medinah al-Munawarrah. May Allah bless her and be pleased with her.

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Qur'anic Verse

Can you please enlighten me regarding the history of Ayat-e-Kareema (surah 21, verse 87) and any authentic source from Ahl-e-Bayt that confirms its benefits?

It is narrated by Shaikh Al-Saqouq in his book Al-Khisaal that Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq said: I wonder from a person who is in distress, how he does not recite LAA ELAAHA ELLA ANTA SUBHAHAANAK INNI KUNTO MINALDHAALIMEEN, as I heard Allah saying after it: Then We responded to him and saved him from distress and this is how We save the believers.

This means that reciting this verse لا إله إلا أتت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمينremoves distress.

Wassalam.

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Qur'anic Verse . Surat Aal Imran

What books and scriptures are referred to in verse 184 of Surah Aal-e-Imran?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 5 years ago

Qur'an 3:184: But if they reject you, so indeed were rejected before you messengers who came with clear arguments (al-bayyinat) and scriptures (al-zubur) and the illuminating book (al-kitab al-munir).

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Bayyinat is said to refer to the signs accompanying or miracles performed by the ancient prophets. It could also refer to their logical arguments.

"Scriptures and the illuminating book" is said to refer to the scriptures and/or religious laws and ordinances transmitted by the ancient prophets. For instance, Tafsir al-Mizan gives as examples the scriptures of Noah and Abraham, and the Torah and Injil. Some exegetes have specific views about which scriptures may be referred to by which phrase and others simply take it as an overarching phrase to refer to ancient scriptures.

("Zubur" can refer to any scriptures not just the Psalms.)

This interpretation may be due to the fact that it is related that section of the Qur'an was revealed when some Jews came and questioned the Prophet.

Maybe in the phrase "the illuminating book", there is a hint that all the revelation came from a single divine source, rather than the different scriptures being like books written by different people.

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Shirk . God (Allah) . Forgiveness . Prophet Moses . Qur'anic Verse

How can one understand the idea that Allah never forgives Shirk while in the Quran 4:153 Allah seems to forgive the people of Moses when they committed Shirk?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 5 years ago

as salam alaikum

The Qur'an says: "Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him but forgive anything else" (4:48). However many people who were mushrikin became Muslims and Allah forgave all their past sins. One of the interpretations of the above-mentioned verse is that as long as you are associating something with Allah, you won't be able to go back to Him through tawbah while it is possible if you are committing other sins.

With prayers for your success.

Shirk . God (Allah) . Forgiveness . Prophet Moses . Qur'anic Verse

How can one understand the idea that Allah never forgives Shirk while in the Quran 4:153 Allah seems to forgive the people of Moses when they committed Shirk?

Those who insist on Shirk and die with Shirk will not be forgiven, but those who repented and left Shirk will be forgiven.

Millions of people who committed Shirk,then became Muslims, were forgiven.

The Hadeeth says: Believing in Islam cuts off whatever was before it الاسلام يجُبّ٫ ما قبله

Wassalam.

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Qur'anic Verse . Ghadir Khumm

Does Surah Maidah verse 67 suggest that the Prophet (SAW) had initially hesitated to give the most important part of his message? If so, why did the Prophet (SAW) hesitate when he had never faltered before that?

The Prophet Muhammad {SAWA) never hesitated to convey any message from Allah (SWT) and the verse 67 in Sura Al-Ma'ida never suggested that. Allah (SWT) wanted the whole Muslims in all times to know the great importance of the order of Allah to the Prophet to declare the divine and legitimate leadership after him being the most important factor of the future of Islam. Many well known persons will not like that announcement because personal enmity against Ali who killed their relatives, that is why, you read that Allah is assuring the Prophet that Allah will protect you from the evil people.

Wassalam.

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Intellect ('Aql) . Qur'anic Verse

Does the Quran have any verses that say human beings must use their intelligence and intellect that Allah has given them in making decisions?

Yes. Many verses in Quran encourage human beings to use their intellectual abilities properly and blame those who do not think properly e.g. Sura 2, Verse 164, Sura 13, Verse 4, Sura 25, Verse 44, Sura 47, Verse 24 and many other verse.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Qur'anic Verse . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Alcohol

I have heard that Sayyidina Ali once offered a prayer in a drunken state and made mistakes as a result of which a verse was sent down prohibiting Khamr. Is this authentic history?

Abolfazl Sabouri, Abolfazl Sabouri is based in New Zealand and has an MA in Jurisprudence and Islamic Studies. He is a graduate of Elmiyeh seminary in Qom with more than 15 years of study and research where he has... Answered 5 years ago

It is clear that this Hadith is fake. Ali is the Master of believers according to Qur'an 5:55

And he is the one who we must obey and follow according to Qur'an 4:59

Salah (Prayers) . Qur'anic Verse . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Alcohol

I have heard that Sayyidina Ali once offered a prayer in a drunken state and made mistakes as a result of which a verse was sent down prohibiting Khamr. Is this authentic history?

This is a false narration fabricated by the enemies of Imam Ali (AS). The narrator is Ataa' ibn al-Saa'ib عطاء بن السائب who is mentioned in main Sunni books of Rijaal as a rejected person. Yahya Ibn Mo'een said about him: His narrations are not valid. Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and al-Dhahabi and Abu Haram and al-Nasaa'ee and ibn'Olayyah and al-Humaidy spoke against him and his narrations.

Wassalam.

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Body . Prophets . Qur'anic Verse . Prophet Muhammad

I have heard that the body of the Prophet Muhammad (pbh) and the other Prophets will not decompose. If true, does that not contradict Quranic verses 20:55 and 41:6?

There is contradiction at all. Allah (SWT) grants everlasting life to the martyrs (2:154) and (3:169). The Prophets and Infallible Imams are much higher in degree from the martyrs, so, their continuous life is very obvious. Every Muslim salutes in his Salah, the Prophet السلام عليك أيها النبي ورحمة الله وبركاتهand all Pious servants of Allah السلام علينا وعلى عباد الله الصالحين

This means that they are alive to receive and respond to our salutations.

Allah (SWT) Has created the rules of this universe, but, His will is above all te rules. He made the fire cool and peace on Ibrahim, and He made Easa able to revive dead to alive. He ordered continuous life for His most humble servants.

Wassalam.

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Animals . Qur'anic Verse

Does it say in the Qur'an in Surah 7 verse 179 that the unbelievers are more astray than livestock? If so, does this mean that all non-Muslims have lesser value than animals?

It is not good to reduce this verse to a question of religious identity.

The verse is speaking about humans (and jinn) in general. Human beings have the potential to ascend above the level of the angels, or descend lower than the level of animals.

One of the purposes of the human life is for the human being to develop their spiritual and human potential. People who do not use their God-given capabilities to think, reflect on, and draw lessons from the world around them (including to consider what is right and wrong and their reason for being), who focus only on consuming (like cattle), who blindly follow others (like sheep), or who care only about indulging in their animal desires fail to reach a minimum level of their God-given potential and, as a result, end up in Hell. This is especially true if their appetites and apathy leads them to harm others, take away the right of others, or blindly accept injustice.

So, basically, God created Hell for human failures.

(Obviously this verse is not about people who genuinely are unable to contemplate some things, for instance, if they have a mental impairment.)

This is independent of whether a person identifies themself as a Muslim or not. Of course a true Muslim - not just a Muslim in name - would strive to rise above their animal side and would take heed of the Qur'anic injunction to think, reflect, and ponder on God, the creation, the human being, ethical matters, society, and how to live.

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