Hadith Case Study: Does the Sun Set in a Muddy Spring?
The hadith by Abu Dharr al-Ghifaree about the sun setting is well-known, but there are a few variants. In general, […]
Hadith
History, Questions
How Do We Know if Some Companions Who Narrated Hadith Were Not Hypocrites?
A questioner asked: Assalamu alaikum. Sunnis believe in the way of authentic hadith, which they base their religion on. An
General
Why Should We Believe in Islam?
1. Introduction 1.1 What We Will Prove Islam can be condensed in its simplest form to two statements: 1) that
Fiqh, Questions
Why does Islam have violent punishments?
I received the following question: I grew up in a predominantly Christian country, and as a Muslim, I have received
Quran
Major Topics of the Quran
Bismillah (In the name of Allah). 1. Introduction A first time reader of the Quran can be startled by the
Fiqh
Rulers: Criticism, Rebellion, and Disobedience
This article will discuss several topics related to how Sunni Islam treats rulers. The article will discuss most of the
Fiqh
Fatwa: Jihad in Palestine (Translation)
Original Arabic Fatwa: فتوى شرعية حول الجهاد والمجاهدين في فلسطين – منتدى العلماء Introduction Praise be to Allah, who says
Quran
Evolution in Islam
Understanding the Theory of Evolution The theory of evolution states that organisms change characteristics over millions of years as they
Tafsir
Tafsir of 16:90: Allah’s Commands and Prohibitions
Allah says in the Quran: إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيتَاءِ ذِي الْقُرْبَى وَيَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ
Quran, Usul at-Tafsir
Quotations in the Quran
Quotation plays a significant role in the Quran, particularly when Allah shares stories from history. To fully grasp their meaning,