Researches

Since time immemorial, man has found it necessary to measure the passage of time. By simple observation of the stars, changes in the seasons, harvest cycles, and the periods of light and darkness that alternated continuously,...

Islam urges us to protect our environment through discovering its secrets and preserving its beauty. The movement of the universe is a natural and clear message that speaks out the greatness of the Creator but no one is able ...

All thanks are due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the prayers and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the messenger of the true word to all mankind, the sent mercy, the truthful, the chosen, the seal of prophe...

It is obvious that the principles of Islamic jurisprudence is the object of pride for Muslims and one of the remarkable achievements produced by the genius of our religious scholars. Ibn Khaldun said, "The science of the prin...

Islah (reform) and tajdid (renewal) are religious imperatives that aim to return Islamic faith, its texts, principles, methodologies, understanding and inference to their original pristine state and remove any properties that...

From the different concepts and definitions we have for the term “civil society” we will able to see that they tackle various issues, concepts, and various political, intellectual, moral, economic and social mechanisms.

Man’s stewardship of earth is a matter that proceeds from God the Almighty; man is entrusted with the protection and guardianship of the earth as well as with its administration and the rectification of any evil that may occu...

Allah (SWT) created man from three elements: mind, body and spirit. The most noble of these three elements is the spirit which is a hidden secret from Allah, “They question you about the Spirit. Say, 'The Spirit is at my Lord...

The Qa’ida separatists in Iraq and Syria known as “QSIS” possess a powerful media apparatus which enabled it in mere months to become the most famous extremist magazine all over the globe.

Shari’ah in its general sense means the way, and thus the Islamic Shari’ah is the way revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Allah Almighty says: “Then We put thee on the (right) Way [Shari’ah] of Religion: so follow thou that ...

The Noble Qur’an has great objectives, fair aims and elegant wisdoms, all of which are derived from the status of Allah (SWT)[1]. As Allah (SWT) did not create us for nothing, He, too, did not send His Book empty of secrets a...

Parity is the law of Allah[1] in all His creations as seen in, “And of all things We created two mates; perhaps you will remember.” (TMQ[2], 51:49). As Muslims we all realize that Allah has created all the creatures with His ...

In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon His upright Messenger, our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions.

Generally speaking, scholars and researchers have not given sufficient attention to studies related to the field of Islamic economics. If we turn to the Islamic works dealing with financial matters, we would find that althoug...

The Concept in the Qur’an: The Glorious Qur’an is the first constituent that sets the concept of the nation in its new meaning; its broad and balanced concept that hinges on the unity of creed. It was the first to reach ou...

One of the singular distinctions of Islam is the balance maintained between ‘aql and naql, that is, between human rational thought and revealed scripture. Certain people admit the intellect alone to be the source of knowle...

Orientalism There is no doubt that Orientalism has its significant impact on the Western world and the Islamic world alike, even if the reaction is different in each case. In the Western world no one who wants to write a...

Introduction: No past nation has ever been defined as a moderate or ‘a middle’ nation. This particular definition in only in line with the charitable nature of this nation as what befits Allah’s words, “You are indeed t...

1) Introduction 2) Definition of the “Friday Sermon” and its importance 3) Properties of the Friday Sermon 4) Challenges faced by the Friday Sermon 5) Promoting and developing Friday Sermons

The relation of Islamic philosophy to Greek philosophy There are two views regarding the relationship between the Islamic and Greek philosophical traditions. One holds that Islamic philosophy served merely to transmit Greek ...

The development of jurisprudential maims comprises one of the greatest intellectual contributions of the history of Islamic thought. They are the general formulas of Islamic legal statutes, the most comprehensive axioms of le...

Introduction A historical incident is just an isolated event that happens once and is never repeated again. If the researchers and historians all agree on the occurrence of one incident then surely their interpretation for...

Introduction Human dignity is manifest since the very moment of the man’s creation. Allah (SWT) created man in the best and most perfected form ever. Contemplate this verse in which Allah (SWT) says what can be translated as...

Ḥudūd : It is a decreed punishment that is prescribed against the one who performs (whatever action) that mandates it. Alternatively, it may be defined as: A decreed punishment that is obligatory as a right of God, Most High,...

Throughout history, there have been different stages of wax and wane in the Muslim-Christian relations, which have been influenced by numerous interests and influences. However, generally speaking, they largely kept as good, ...

Introduction Fully encompassing the questions of a given science and comprehending its rulings is always necessarily contingent upon mastering its introductory aspects, which are the keys to unlocking the doors to its myster...

Parity is the law of Allah[1] in all His creations as seen in, “And of all things We created two mates; perhaps you will remember.” (TMQ[2], 51:49). As Muslims we all realize that Allah has created all the creatures with His ...

In its golden days the Arab Islamic civilization presented many memorable and timeless contributions that have enlightened

In the name of Allah, all thanks are due to Allah, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon His Prophet Muhammad –the granted mercy, the rendered grace and the luminescent lantern– and upon his follower till Judgment Day....

Means to Promote the effectiveness of the Friday Sermons 1) Introduction 2) Definition of the “Friday Sermon” and its importance 3) Properties of the Friday Sermon 4) Challenges faced by the Friday Sermon 5) Promoting ...

Shahadah [Testimony] in Arabic has many meanings, such as conclusive information, presence, inspection, a declaration of faith, oath or acknowledgment, and martyrdom.

Islam has never restricted women’s roles in society to some domains at the expense of others. A woman was the first to accept the message of the Prophet (May God shower His peace and blessings upon him). The first martyr in t...

There is no doubt that history is the mirror of cultures and civilizations throughout the world. Without people’s real actions and application, the reality of people’s thoughts and beliefs would not be recognized. The place o...

Questions often arise about the status of woman in Islam, so I have returned to the traditional sources of Islam, including the books of the scholars and Islamic history. One of the two sexes that God [swt] has honoured over ...

I will refer to some texts in which the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] responded to a question from one of his companions. The companion asked the Prophet [pbuh], ‘Who is the most beloved person to you?’ He replied, ‘A’ishah.’ [Al-H...

Just as Islam gives women the right to choose her husband, it gives her the option to break off a marriage if matters worsen between them and there is no possibility of reconciliation. One of the erroneous conceptions about I...

Islam has granted equal rights to men and woman in choosing their spouses. Because an Islamic marriage is valid and legitimate only if there is genuine consent on the part of both husband and wife, parents (and all other part...

Religious leaders with sensitivity to both the intellectual debates of the time as well as the circumstances of the Muslim community have long taken an interest in the questions raised with respect to Islam and women. I have ...

The subject of polygamy is regularly pointed to in an effort to demonstrate the failings of Islam and its lack of respect for women. In order to correct these misconceptions, it is necessary to point out that Islam did not in...

A recent troubling trend on the rise in Egypt and elsewhere has been the number of marriages of girls under the age of minority, in contravention of recent Egyptian laws aimed at protecting children by stipulating that marria...

Over the years, the dress code among Muslim women has been given great attention, especially in relation to the practice of Hijab [head covering], which is often seen as a symbol of oppression. While Islam is certainly not th...

In a modern society in which a woman has access to education, and plays a crucial role in building and maintaining society, clinging to old-fashioned notions about disciplining women via violence does not make sense. Whereas ...

It is commonly stated in contemporary times that Islam oppresses women by making their inheritance half that of men. As Muslims, we have firm conviction in God’s immutable attributes and this conviction keeps such claims from...

Ash‘aris are those who adhere to Imam Abu Hasan al-Ash‘ari in his school of theology, and before we understand what this school of theology is we should know who Abu Hasan al-Ash‘ari was. Imam Abu Hasan al-Ash‘ari and schola...

Creed The word for creed in Arabic is ‘aqida. Linguistically, it means to bind firmly and tightly. And in the terminology of the sciences, it is a belief held strongly and with conviction in the hearts of humans, whether i...

The discipline of comparative religion is characterized by investigation into religious doctrines, study of the extent of their verity, the points of commonalities as well as differences among them, and other related matters....

This brief treatise comprises an introduction to the study of the science of Kalam, one of the most important disciplines of Islamic knowledge. It will suffice to introduce its major branches and comprehend some of the proble...

Introduction There are typically eleven disciplines listed under the heading of the “Islamic sciences” or the “shar’i sciences.” These may be divided into the “intrinsic sciences” – theology, Qur’anic exegesis, hadith, law...

Islamic education comprises a set of concepts and tenets pertaining to human nature, creed, intellect, and attitude, along with spiritual and physical values, all entwined in unified perceptual framework and relying, entirely...

An intellectual journey to engage Islamic Traditional Heritage Islamic civilization has undoubtedly played a major part in the development and advancement of human civilization, which shows that classical Muslim scholars a...

All praise is due to Allah, from Whom alone we seek help and guidance. We seek refuge in God from the evils of our own selves and from our evil deeds. He who Allah guides is guided, and he who He does not guide has no guide. ...

The discipline of Islamic law has a distinguished place among the Islamic sciences. It contains an entire dictionary of terminology, and a comprehensive methodology to order the lives of Muslims in all its dimensions – ritual...

There are typically eleven disciplines listed under the heading of the “Islamic sciences” or the “shar’i sciences.” These may be divided into the “intrinsic sciences” – theology, Qur’anic exegesis, hadith, law and legal theor...

The issue of implementing the shari’ah needs to be understood in a broader manner than its restriction to the application of corporal punishments (hudud) for crimes as is widespread in both Muslim and non-Muslim contemporary ...

The Noble Qur’an is a divine book and a sacred text that God revealed so as to encompass matters of belief, legal practice, morality, ideals and lessons. God fashioned the Qur’an to be inimitable and He guarded it from error ...

There are some extreme opinions by self claimed scholars which accuse those who obtain citizenship of non Muslim countries of kufr or disbelief and shirk or polytheism. This erroneous understanding forms an eminent threat as ...

The conventions of the Islamic state evolved from its beginning up to the end of the Ottoman Caliphate. As society became more complex, as knowledge and academic institutions spread, and the age was characterized as being a t...

Terrorism cannot be born of religion. Terrorism is the product of corrupt minds, hardened hearts, and arrogant egos, and corruption, destruction, and arrogance are unknown to the heart attached to the divine.

The concept of Jihad in Islam is one of the topics that causes the most confusion and is surrounded by a loud cacophony aiming at equating Jihad with mass murder and random shooting sprees. All concept have roots in a grou...

1- The definition of 'umrah 'Umrah means visiting the Sacred House of God while in ihram. Its actions include tawaf, sa'y, and the rest of the pillars and requisites of 'umrah. 2- The ruling for 'umrah

The pillars of hajj The obligatory features of hajj are those actions which are necessary for its validity and the omission of which are not expatiated by slaughtering or any other action. The obligatory features of hajj a...

The issue of executing apostates represents a great ambiguity for Westerners who think that Islam compels people to follow it. They disregard the Muslims’ constitution concerning freedom of belief, which is found in His sayin...

And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah's favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love, so t...

Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error (AL-BAQARA: 256) Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most graci...

Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (AL-BAQARA: 185) He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the cult of your father Abraham. (AL-HAJJ: 78) And...

O mankind! Lo! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Lo! Allah is Knower, Aware. (AL-H...

Then bear with them (O Muhammad) and say: Peace. But they will come to know. (AL-ZUKHRUF: 89) Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; But turn away from the ignorant. (AL-A’RAF: 199) Allah commands justice, the doin...

Lo! my Lord is Merciful, Loving (HUD: 90) On those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, will (Allah) Most Gracious bestow love. (MARYAM: 96)

The concept of Jihad in Islam is one of the topics that causes the most confusion and is surrounded by a loud cacophony equating Jihad with mass murder and random shooting sprees.

Massive progress in science and technology and the diversity of people's novel needs with their consequent multiple and different circumstances, have led Muslims to seek God's prescribed rulings (Ahkam) so as to distinguish ...

Differences among humans are natural, as attested to by the Qur’anic verse: “And from among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the variation in your languages and colors. In this are signs for the wor...

The publication of certain books that aim at getting people to adhere to the school of thought of their author while describing their opposition as being innovators, heretics, and astray, pose a threat to the unity of the Mus...

One of the most important fruits of Islamic jurisprudence is affording legal solutions to the problems and mishaps of the times. In its turn, jurisprudence is invariably colored by the various conditions and circumstances o...

And the servants of (Allah) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, "Peace!". (AL-FURQAN: 63) Nor walk on the earth with insolence: for thou canst not rend t...

And he who brings the Truth and he who confirms (and supports) it - such are the men who do right. (AL-ZUMAR: 33) O ye who believe! Why say ye that which ye do not? Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah that ye say t...

And let not your hatred of a folk who (once) stopped your going to the inviolable place of worship seduce you to transgress; but help ye one another unto righteousness and pious duty. Help not one another unto sin and transgr...

Modern scholars emphasize the role played by religion as a source of humanitarian values. Islamic culture is a culture built upon lofty manners and morals which unite disparate elements within the society and guarantee that t...

And say: "Work (righteousness): Soon will Allah observe your work, and His Messenger, and the Believers. (AL-TAWBA: 105) Every soul is a pledge for its own deeds (AL-MUDDATHTHIR: 38) Therefore, by the Lord, We will, of a su...

The famous ethicist Ibn Miskawayh defines character (khuluq, pl. akhlaq) as “a state of the soul which moves it toward action without any need for reflection or deliberation. This state can be divided into two: The first is t...

Islam has the unique capacity to transform its various theological tenets and values into practical and moral principles. In fact, the Islamic Shariah was specifically established with an eye to instilling gracious behavior a...