Islam on LGBT
Recently, a statement signed by many speakers and scholars, “Navigating Differences: Clarifying Sexual and Gender Ethics in Islam,” was released […]
General
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
General, Quran
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
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]
Quran
Wisdom of Abrogation
Abrogation can be of two things: text and ruling. Abrogation of text is when a verse used to be part
Quran, Usul at-Tafsir
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
General
Doubtful Matters
The Prophet (SAW) said: That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between the
General
Purpose of Punishment
Punishment of any kind is to fulfill one or more of six purposes: 1) restoration, 2) retribution, 3) deterrence, 4)
Fiqh
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
General
Moral Arguments
I begin by praising Allah who distinguished and legislated good from evil and moral from immoral, then gave us a