Lockdown – One Man’s Blessing is Another Man’s Curse
Some are looking forward to Ramadan this year. It will give them time to be secluded and just focus on […]
Cultural & Social Critique.
Discussions on contemporary wrongs, relevant aspects of science and philosophy, and essays that critique modern societal trends from an Islamic perspective.
The Need to Contextualise Islamic Tradition
“To contextualise rulings”, means to take the foundations of something and make it applicable to the times in a meaningful
Regarding the dubious Tafsir that was published recently in America
To the honourable scholars, al-salam ‘alaykum. Recently, an English translation and commentary of the Quran entitled ‘the Study Quran’, was
Classical Sunni Teachings., Cultural & Social Critique.
Analysis of Ashhab’s Opinion on Combining Prayers
Ashhab ibn ‘Abd al-Aziz (140AH – 204AH) was a famous Egyptian jurist and companion of Imam Malik. Some have
Classical Sunni Teachings., Cultural & Social Critique., Islamic History & Knowledge.
Al-Mazari: Giving verdicts contrary to the established positions of one’s school
Al-Mazari [d. 536 AH] was asked: Is it possible to take the position of Sa`id bin ‘l-Musayyab in an irrevocably
The Bad Adab in Refutations That Aim to Protect The Noble Religion
In this age of decadence where the moral fabric of the society is being ripped apart, there are some deluded people,
Is Islam a violent religion?
The main emphasis of Shariah is the sanctity of the concept of due process to guarantee the life, liberty, property and honour of every human being. Therefore, Shariah has justly regulated the conduct of the believers in this world. It has sanctioned the private as well as the society’s public conduct.
Cultural & Social Critique., Spiritual Development.
Pornography: the elephant in the room
Pornography is a social ill that has now become the social norm. It is irresponsible of us to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to this serious problem. It has affected it’s audience in such a way that men now see honourable dressed women and undress them in their minds; and the society wonders, “Why do we still see the ‘patriarchal behaviour’ in the midst of 21st century?!”
The Civilised Barbarians
No matter how hard you try, you can’t really be a “Modern Muslim” – which is an oxymoron. You’re not modern if you are looking to the past by seeking a 7th century moral lifestyle (Barbarians!?)