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Islam and the Quran
of belief, there will be no change. However, in the matter
of application there can be temporary modifications.

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38 What is the Islamic way debate or
peaceful dialogue?

he way of Islam is peaceful dawah or dialogue, not
Tdebate. A believer should never engage in a debate.
Islam does not make you a debater, but rather a dayee,
that is one who peacefully conveys the message of Islam
to others.

39 Can women travel without mahram?

ccording to popular fiqh, Muslim women cannot
Atravel without mahram. But in today’s age, travel
has become so convenient, safe and secure that I think
it is lawful for women to travel without mahram. The
Prophet once said in this regard:

If you should live for a long time, you
will certainly see that a lady in a Howdah
travelling from Al-Hira will (safely reach
Makkah and) perform the Tawaf of the
Kabah, fearing none but Allah. (Sahih al-
Bukhari, hadith no. 3595)

It means that at the time of peace and convenience, the
condition of mahram is optional. Islam however, does
not permit the free mixing of men and women. For

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