October 31, 2018
Qur’anic Eloquence. Since the issue of rhetorical grandeur in the Qur’an has in recent times captivated the intrigue of many a critic, it seems appropriate to […]
October 30, 2018
What Is Halloween? Every year, on the evening of October 31st, millions of children across North America paint their faces, dress up in costumes, and go […]
October 30, 2018
Abrogation in the Qur’an. One of the difficulties in the science of Qur’anic commentary is to know which are the abrogating verses (nasikh) and which are […]
October 30, 2018
The Dhikr of the Name of Allah. Question To my sayyid, my mawla (may Allah increase your piety), Al-Salam ‘alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh, Your dear letter arrived […]
October 29, 2018
When should one stand up during the Iqamah? When should the muqtadis[1] stand up for salah in congregation? Should they stand before the iqamahbegins, when the iqamah begins or when the words hayya ‘ala […]
October 28, 2018
The Nature of Worship in Islam. The Purpose of Man’s Creation Know that Allah (Exalted is He) created man for His worship. Thus, Allah (Exalted is […]
October 27, 2018
Musafahah with Both Hands. Question: My dear honoured and respected Mawlana, May peace, Allah’s mercy, and His blessings be upon you To proceed. Please inform this servant […]
October 27, 2018
The Condition of Pride in Isbal. In regards to wearing trousers … below the ankles (isbal) … it is mentioned in a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that the Messenger of […]
October 26, 2018
The Hijab of Women and its Boundaries. Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah and Abu Kurayb narrated to us. They said: Abu Usamah narrated to us: from […]
October 26, 2018
Friday Congregation in Jails and the Issue of Public Access. Preface In my Yemen trip journal — published in the Rabi‘ al-Thani 1422 issue of Al-Balagh […]