Islamic Topics Explained in Detail
Bismillah, praise belongs to Allah. [What we will prove] Islam can be condensed in its simplest form to two statements: 1) that there is one God, and 2) that Muhammad (SAW) was a prophet sent by that one God. These are essentially the statements of the testimony of faith which is what people say if …
I received the following question: I grew up in a predominantly Christian country, and as a Muslim, I have received several Islamophobic comments related to terrorism and similar topics. Initially, I wasn’t offended because I knew they were ignorant about Islam. However, over the past few years, I’ve begun to realize that these jokes are …
Bismillah (In the name of Allah). 1. Introduction A first time reader of the Quran can be startled by the unique organization of topics that are discussed by God in His book. The modern reader often expects non-fiction chapters and books to have an introduction, middle, and conclusion. A story is expected to have an …
This article will discuss several topics related to how Sunni Islam treats rulers. The article will discuss most of the major texts relevant to this topic, and it will discuss some wrong interpretations people have made of some of those texts. The correct position, in summary, is that: We are commanded to obey Muslim rulers …
Original Arabic Fatwa: فتوى شرعية حول الجهاد والمجاهدين في فلسطين – منتدى العلماء Introduction Praise be to Allah, who says in the laws of His Book: “Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged. And indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory.” [Al-Hajj: 39]. And He …
Understanding the Theory of Evolution The theory of evolution states that organisms change characteristics over millions of years as they go through thousands of generations. The mechanism of how they change characteristics over time is commonly theorized to be natural selection. Natural selection, also known as “survival of the fittest,” is the idea that organisms …
Allah says in the Quran: إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيتَاءِ ذِي الْقُرْبَى وَيَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ Quran 16:90 Initial Translation: ⟪Allah commands justice, excellence, and giving to close relatives and forbids from shamelessness, misdeeds, and transgression. He advises you so that you may be reminded.⟫ Virtues Numerous scholars emphasize the …
Quotation plays a significant role in the Quran, particularly when Allah shares stories from history. To fully grasp their meaning, it is essential to understand what quotations are and how they function. This article will discuss the theory of quotation and nine examples from the Quran that demonstrate some nuances of how they are used …
Definition of Major Sins Major sins are referred to as kabāir in Arabic, which is the plural of kabīrah. The word kabīrah literally means “big (something).” The phrase usually used in the Quran to refer to the major sins is kabāir al-ithmi wal-fawāhisha, which means “major sins and immoralities.” They are sins that are huge …
Recently, a statement signed by many speakers and scholars, “Navigating Differences: Clarifying Sexual and Gender Ethics in Islam,” was released about the Islamic stance on the LGBT movement. The response to this statement was diverse, and this is an article analyzing the statement and the reaction to it: “Navigating Defilement: Thoughts on the Navigating Differences …