Questions & Answers

“Should we reassess what our jurists and scholars have written on this issue, since it has become a matter of Islam's image disruption and the world sees Muslims as an intolerant community with a barbaric mindset?”

“What is the importance of peace and non-violence in Islam? Please tell us about it.”

“In relation to this, I want to ask you: What difference did you find? One difference became clear to you upon meeting, but Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Sahib has one group with a claim, and there are many groups in the world; you both travelled widely. So what difference did you find?”

“What should we talk about when meeting people to establish peace in society?”

“We live in minority in India, so what can we do? Please advise what should be our thinking.”

“Why does Islam have harsh punishments like in Arab countries if it gives a message of peace? Please explain.”

“How does blasphemy law contradict the purpose of Islam? Also, what is the model that we see from the life of Prophet that shows that what Muslims are doing today in the name of blasphemy law is totally wrong?”

“With such less time available, what should we do to fulfill our responsibility of conveying God's message to mankind?”

“Which sect does Maulana Wahiduddin Khan belong to? If he does not belong to any sect, then why does he not urge Muslims to repent from sectarianism?”

“What is wrong with political interpretation? Don't you think if Islam becomes a political goal, it will be easier to spread and follow the Quran? The Quran spread at the time of Prophet Muhammad because in Mecca and Medina Islam became a system. So we should follow the same.”

“You talk about Islamophobia and its misinterpretation in the past. I want to know your views on the conceived notion of Islamophobia in present times.”

“If Muslims change their approach towards Western powers, then do you think West will change their attitude towards the Muslim world immediately? What is your comment on this?”

“While distributing the Holy Quran and other literature among non-Muslims, sometimes it happens that some people don't accept the literature and they return it back. At that time I confront a feeling of negativity. That feeling discourages me a bit. How to overcome such a negative feeling?”

“Can we as Muslims at least protest peacefully without use of violence?”

“Due to biased culture and negative thinking, today Muslim community is unable to utilize Islam to spread the word of Islam. Maulana, how is it possible for us in such an atmosphere to get rid of westernophobia? Please guide us.”

“The world's importance is not even equal to a mosquito's wing. Then why do Muslims consider acquiring governments as the biggest goal and have not yet come out of this mistake? And why do they forget the Prophet's last sermon?”

“What is the shariah status of establishing a caliphate? And what would be its method in this time? Where is it mentioned in the Quran and Hadith?”

“Reference to today's lecture, how Muslims in Pakistan would know where they made mistake and they are not receiving Allah's help? Tell about this.”

“Maulana, you said political power is for stability. How can people be made to understand this? Please give us your guidance.”

“Please explain Islam's stand on the position of women in Islam with reference to the segregation of male and female.”

“I have heard from many Muslims in the West say that they need a leader or a strong community leadership. What are your thoughts on this? Is a Muslim leader really needed in today's age?”

“You mentioned that dawah means spreading the message you have discovered, but many scholars say first we need to correct ourselves. Since self-correction is lifelong, when should we do dawah?”

“So-called discrimination against Muslims is nothing compared to the scale of discrimination faced by Jews in many places around the world. But despite the problems, Jews have progressed far better than others. How did they do it and what can we learn from it?”

“There is an increase of communalism these days. What is your advice to all those who have become victims of this communalism?”