Question
My question is regarding Ayat al-Kursi (verse of the throne). We Muslims believe that Ayat al-Kursi protects us. If we keep it with us, we will be safe. Is it possible to give/share it with the non-Muslims (Christians) for their protection?
Answer
The belief that if we keep Ayat al-Kursiwith us we will remain protected is not based on the Islamic teachings. The verse is a very cogent expression of Muslim beliefs regarding the oneness of God, tawheed. It is the belief that is important for us to hold. No part of the Holy Qur’an is supposed to work as charm. All parts of the Book are meant to be taken as source of guidance. In this light of this principle the question of sharing it with Christians or other non-Muslims becomes irrelevant.
Answered by: Tariq Mahmood Hashmi
Date: 2015-03-07
