Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the sunni Muslim understanding of the narration of Ibn ‘Abbās (may God be pleased with him) in which he defines the term “mutawaffīka” from the Qur’ānic verse 3:55 as “mumītuka”? Answer: In the name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind. Thank you/ Jazāk Allāh Khayr for contacting…
By Yūsuf Badāt Originally written for Al-Jami’yyah publication What Easter Marks Easter is celebrated by Catholic Christians to commemorate the crucifixion (dying on the cross) of Jesus (also known as ʿĪsā in Arabic) – (peace and blessings be upon him). It is the belief of Catholics, that following the crucifixion, he was given a new…
By Yūsuf Badāt Jesus, the son of Mary (peace and blessings upon him) is mentioned in 9 chapters of the Qurʾan, in 100s of verses. Jesus is highly revered by Muslims. He is considered, a beacon of truth, reformation, peace and justice. He was sent by God as a Messenger to the Israelites. Here-below are…