Nafl Salat

According to the verses of the Quran, there are five specific times for the Contact Prayers (Salat). Dawn: 24:58, 11:114Noon: 17:86Afternoon: 11:114Sunset: 11:114Night: 24:58 Traditionalists believe that in addition to these five obligatory Salats, one can perform additional non-obligatory Salats that they call Salat Al-Nafl (صلاة النفل). The word Nafl comes from the root ن … Continue reading Nafl Salat

Marking the Hands

There are very few punishments that followers of the Quran are specifically commanded to apply when a crime is committed. One of these is the punishment for stealing. Unfortunately, there are two major misunderstandings that many people have regarding this verse. [5:38] The thief, male or female, you shall mark (fa-iq'ṭaʿū) their hands as a punishment … Continue reading Marking the Hands

A Comprehensive Guide: The Distinction Between Prophet (Nabi) and Messenger (Rasool)

Much debate has been had regarding what is the difference between a nabi (prophet) and a rasool (messenger). Some claim that the terms are interchangeable, and some claim they have different meanings. In this article, we will systematically go through the distinction between these two words using the verses of the Quran. In summary here … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide: The Distinction Between Prophet (Nabi) and Messenger (Rasool)