Beyond Racism: The Challenge of Turning the Islamic Ideal into Reality
America needs to understand Islam, because this is the one religion that erases from its society the race problem. Throughout my travels in the Muslim world, I have met, talked to, and even eaten with people who in America would
Muhammad: The Most Trusted Man in History
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A Word On Muslim Attitudes Toward Abortion
The Qur’an describes Muslims committed to its mores as “a moderate nation,” and that sense of balance qualifies them to stand as “witnesses over humanity” (Q 2:143). Contemporary Muslims revel in this assertion, especially when it seems that “Islam” proposes
The Speech and Word of Allah (Kalām): In Light of Traditional Discussions
By Abdullah bin Hamid Ali 20, October, 2014 The words ‘Kalām’ and ‘Qur’ān’ are very closely related terms. In their original legal applications they are distinct in meaning. But in another way they are synonymous. In other words, the word ‘Kalām’ is
Abu Hanifa, Salafis, al-Fiqh al-Akbar and The Truth
By Abdullah bin Hamid Ali 21, October, 2014 Abu Hanifa says in Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar about the qualities of God: “He has a hand, a face, and a self. So what He, High is He, mentions in the Qur’an of the mention of
Ghazali’s Creed (Qawa’id Al-‘Aqa’id)-Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali
By Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali Translated by Abdullah bin Hamid Ali With the Name of Allah, All-Compassionate, All-Merciful All praise is due to Allah, The Initiator, The Repeater, The Doer of whatever He wants, The Possessor of the Glorious Throne and the Powerful
Is Sex During The ‘Iddah Allowed In The Maliki School?
"Imam Malik and legal experts of the school held that a man who initiates the divorce waiting period (‘iddah) is not allowed to be alone with his wife." Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali Question: “I’d like to clarify a legal ruling in the
Can Zakat Be Used To Pay For Hajj?
Question: Can Zakat money be used to fund a person’s trip to Hajj if the person cannot afford it? Answer: As for using Zakat money for the purpose of paying for one to go to Hajj, this is somewhat of a problematic issue
Abrogation In The Qur’an
Question: I have been attending a lecture series during Ramadan alhamdullilah, and there are several new and interesting things being said by the speaker, which I have not really come across and I wanted to ask you about your understanding.
Are Pictures Haram in Islam?
Question: My intention is to open a mail order website selling items. In keeping with my understanding of the Deen, there can be no pictures of animals or humans on this website. My question is what exactly are the restrictions with