Greatest Name of Allah

In the name of Allah, the most Merciful and most Compassionate. The greatest name of Allah (al-Ism ul-A’zam) is said to be a name of Allah that will guarantee the acceptance of a dua that is asked with it. This concept is not mentioned in the Quran. It is, however, referenced in some ahadith of …

Wisdom of the Appearance of Human Evolution

Introduction There is a lot of discussion on how to reconcile the creation of Adam (AS) as mentioned in the Quran and the theory of evolution that scientific observation (supposedly) leads to. The scientific observation that proves evolution can be summarized into four major categories of proofs: Fossil record Similarity in: Physical attributes DNA Vestigial …

Tadabbur For Non-Arabic Speakers

In the name of Allah, the most Merciful and Gracious. Importance of Tadabbur Allah says in the Quran: [This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect (yaddabbarÅ«na) upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded. Quran 38:29 Then do they not reflect (yatadabbarÅ«na) …

Wisdom of Abrogation

Abrogation can be of two things: text and ruling. Abrogation of text is when a verse used to be part of the Quran but Allah decides to no longer include it in the Quran. It is no longer recited in prayer or written in the mushaf. Abrogation of ruling is when a rule is no …

Principles of Explaining the Quran: Tools

I begin in the name of Allah who taught Quran and created man. The Quran is one of the greatest blessings Allah has granted us. It definitely befits us to do it justice when reading, understanding, and explaining it. There are many principles to keep in mind when explaining the Quran. To make it easier …

Doubtful Matters

The Prophet (SAW) said: That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between the two of them are doubtful matters about which many people do not know. Thus he who avoids doubtful matters clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor, but he who falls into doubtful matters …

Purpose of Punishment

Punishment of any kind is to fulfill one or more of six purposes: 1) restoration, 2) retribution, 3) deterrence, 4) prevention, 5) interception, and 6) reformation. A crime for the purposes of this article is any violation of the rights of people or any violation of morality in general. There are three parties to consider …

Fishy Reasoning: Hanafi Position on Seafood

I begin by praising Allah who created the salty seas, the roaring rivers, and the lustering lakes, then fashioned fish to flourish them, ships to sail them, and people to purpose them. I praise Him for His creation, and I thank Him for His guidance. From the guidance given to us by Allah in His …

Moral Arguments

I begin by praising Allah who distinguished and legislated good from evil and moral from immoral, then gave us a heart to incline us, a book to guide us, and a law to supervise us. However, the sad state of affairs is that many people in this world have only taken the first of God’s …

Meaning and Definition

Origin of Meaning Speech and language are miracles from Allah. Allah says: And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge. Quran 30:22 Speech is a collaboration between two parties: the speaker and …