“Why does God threaten us with Hell and how is it free-will if He threatens us with Hell?”
Islamic theology (‘Aqeedah) is based on an ethical rather than speculative imperative. Many Qur’anic verses and hadiths show that Iman […]
Sunni Beliefs.
Sunni Beliefs.
Core principles and doctrines that define Sunni Islam, looking into the beliefs that form the spiritual and ethical foundation of the faith. We explore the rich tapestry of Sunni scholarship from the Ashari and Maturidi traditions that have guided Sunni Muslims in understanding and living their faith.
Sunni Beliefs.
Imam al-Baji al-Maliki (d. 474 AH) on God’s descent to the nearest heaven in the last third of the night
Imam al-Baji al-Maliki (403 AH – 474 AH) states in al-Muntaqa Sharh al-Muwatta’ 1:357, in explanation of the hadith of
Sunni Beliefs.
…And So It Comes to Pass
The marturdom of Imam Muhammad Sa`id Ramadan al-Bouti Written by Abu Ja’far al-Hanbali Faceless cowards let off a bomb in
Classical Sunni Teachings., Islamic History & Knowledge., Spiritual Development., Sunni Beliefs.
Is “ignorance” a valid excuse in Islam?
It’s a common misconception that, “if you remain ignorant of something then you will not be held accountable for it.”
Sunni Beliefs.
Does God descend (literally) every night to the lowest heaven?
Imam Muslim narrates the following hadith in his Sahih: أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ يَنْزِلُ
Cultural & Social Critique., Sunni Beliefs.
Proof for the existence of God?
Many atheists think: “If you can’t see or hear God, then He simply does not exist and the burden of
Sunni Beliefs.
Is God in the sky?
When we say “God”, we don’t mean a ‘superman’ sitting on a cloud somewhere in the sky overlooking our affairs.
Sunni Beliefs.
An Iron-Clad Proof of God
By Rabbi Adam Jacobs A few months back I had the pleasure of watching the film “In Our Own Time,”
Sunni Beliefs.
“Who is God? What is God?” – The response of Imam `Ali bin Abi Talib
Muhammad ibn Ishaq narrated that Nu`man bin Sa`d said: “In my presence, Nawf bin `Abdullah came to `Ali and said,