Aminatu

5.   Every alcoholic was initially a social drinkerMany may argue in favour of liquor by calling themselves ‘social drinkers. They claim that they only have one or two pegs and they have self-control and so never get intoxicated. Investigations reveal that every alcoholic started as a social drinker. Not a single alcoholic or drunkard initial…[Read more]

This reply was culled from the Book title: Most Common Questions asked by Non-Muslims, by Zakir Naik
Answer
1.   Major difference between Islam and most other religions
All religions basically exhort mankind to be righteous and eschew evil. But Islam goes beyond that. It guides us towards practical ways of achieving righteousness and el…[Read more]

This reply was culled from the Book title: Most Common Questions asked by Non-Muslims, by Zakir Naik
Answer:
Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah.
It is menti…[Read more]

This reply was culled from the Book title: Most Common Questions asked by Non-Muslims, by Zakir Naik
Answer:
It is true that non-Muslims are not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, by law. The following points will serve to elucidate the possible reasoning behind such a restriction.
1.   All citizens are not permitted in the canto…[Read more]

2.   Visa to enter Makkah and Madinah
a.       Whenever a person travels to a foreign country he has to first apply for a visa i.e. permission to enter that country. Every country has its own rules, regulations and requirements for issuing a visa. Unless their criteria are satisfied they will not issue a visa.
b.       One of the countries which [Read more]

3.   Muslims best as a whole:
In spite of all the black sheep in the Muslim community, Muslims took on the whole, yet form the best community in the world. We are the biggest community of teetotallers as a whole, i.e. those who don’t imbibe alcohol. Collectively, we are a community which gives the maximum charity in the world. There is not a singl…[Read more]

5.   Pig is one of the filthiest animals on earth
The pig is one of the filthiest animals on earth. It lives and thrives on muck, faeces and dirt. It is the best scavenger that I know that God has produced. In the villages, they don’t have modern toilets and the villagers excrete in the open air. Very often excreta is cleared by pigs.[Read more]