Questions & Answers about Quran
Q: What is the Quranic stance on taking care of orphans?
Category: General Topics, Published on: 04/03/2025 07:13:40
A: The Quran emphasizes the importance of taking care of orphans and treating them with kindness and justice. In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:220), it states: "And they ask you about orphans. Say, 'Improvement for them is best. And if you associate with them, they are your brothers. And Allah knows the corrupter from the amender. And if Allah had willed, He could have put you in difficulty. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.'" In Surah Al-Ma'un (107:1-3), it condemns neglecting the orphans: "Have you seen the one who denies the Recompense? For that is the one who drives away the orphan. And does not encourage the feeding of the poor." In Surah Ad-Duha (93:9), it states: "And as for the orphan, do not oppress [him]."
Q: How does the Qur'an describe the state of the heart during worship?
Category: Doctrine and Worship, Published on: 04/03/2025 07:18:59
A: The Qur'an describes the state of the heart during worship as being filled with humility, awe, reverence, love, and remembrance of Allah. (Surah Al-Anfal 8:2, Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:28)
Q: What significant event is associated with the story of Prophet Lot and his people?
Category: Prophets and stories, Published on: 04/03/2025 07:24:18
A: The significant event associated with the story of Prophet Lot is the destruction of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their wickedness and disobedience. Verse: Quran 11:82 - "So when Our command came, We made the highest part [of the city] its lowest and rained upon them stones of layered hard clay, [which were]..."
Q: How are the inheritance shares determined for heirs with disabilities or special needs in Quran?
Category: Inheritance, Published on: 04/03/2025 07:29:37
A: In Islam, the inheritance shares are determined based on the relationships between the deceased and the heirs, as well as the presence of other eligible heirs. While the shares are fixed, additional support may be provided to heirs with disabilities or special needs through other means, such as gifts or bequests (Surah An-Nisa 4:11-12).
Q: How many times is the word "polytheism" mentioned in the Qur’an?
Category: Statistics, Published on: 04/03/2025 07:34:56
A: The word "polytheism" (in Arabic, "shirk" or its derivatives) is mentioned 168 times in the Qur'an.