The Origins of the Sunni/Shia split in Islam
... structure and religious power to that of the Catholic Church within Christianity. Sunni Islam, in contrast, more closely resembles the myriad independent churches of American Protestantism. Sunnis do not have a formal clergy, just scholars and jurists, who may offer non-binding opinions. Shias beli ...
... structure and religious power to that of the Catholic Church within Christianity. Sunni Islam, in contrast, more closely resembles the myriad independent churches of American Protestantism. Sunnis do not have a formal clergy, just scholars and jurists, who may offer non-binding opinions. Shias beli ...
The Implications of Religious Conversion towards Muslim
... coverts to Islam as they were labelled escapism from family responsibility. Therefore, this discussion will clarify the rights and duties of the new convert as well as his accountability among his family members either Muslim or non Muslim under the Islamic law. Converts and the Consequences Religio ...
... coverts to Islam as they were labelled escapism from family responsibility. Therefore, this discussion will clarify the rights and duties of the new convert as well as his accountability among his family members either Muslim or non Muslim under the Islamic law. Converts and the Consequences Religio ...
Islam and Qur`anic figures in Africa: Prophets, Sages and Disciples
... Ben makes claims for which he offers no textual tradition to support his contentions. As a result, the book (especially the section on Islam, which is what will be analyzed here) provides no evidence of either serious source study of Arabic or Islamic material (as characterized orientalist or even E ...
... Ben makes claims for which he offers no textual tradition to support his contentions. As a result, the book (especially the section on Islam, which is what will be analyzed here) provides no evidence of either serious source study of Arabic or Islamic material (as characterized orientalist or even E ...
Introduction to Islam
... "The heavens and the earth were ordered rightly, and were made subservient to man, including the sun, the moon, the stars, and day and night. Every heavenly body moves in an orbit assigned to it by God and never digresses, making the universe an orderly cosmos whose life and existence, diminution an ...
... "The heavens and the earth were ordered rightly, and were made subservient to man, including the sun, the moon, the stars, and day and night. Every heavenly body moves in an orbit assigned to it by God and never digresses, making the universe an orderly cosmos whose life and existence, diminution an ...
Advice to Australian Muslim Youth [1] Mohamad Abdalla Jum`a
... cause for not being able to provide the youth with proper answers, proper infrastructures to help them meet these challenges. One of the most difficult challenges for us as Muslims, and particularly for young people, is the negative propaganda against Islam and Muslims, and the bad conduct of some M ...
... cause for not being able to provide the youth with proper answers, proper infrastructures to help them meet these challenges. One of the most difficult challenges for us as Muslims, and particularly for young people, is the negative propaganda against Islam and Muslims, and the bad conduct of some M ...
The Concept of Punishment Under Sharia
... perspective, punishment is regarded as a historical and cultural artifact that is not concerned merely with the control of crime but is also shaped by an array of social forces that have many further ramifications. This tradition examines the social bases of punishment. It delineates the social impl ...
... perspective, punishment is regarded as a historical and cultural artifact that is not concerned merely with the control of crime but is also shaped by an array of social forces that have many further ramifications. This tradition examines the social bases of punishment. It delineates the social impl ...
Towards Islamic Worldview based Corporate Governance Framework
... After critically reviewing the two dominant CG theories, it is observed that the concepts of both theories have important implications on the governance since each theory has its own justification although they have the loopholes. In the researcher’s opinion, these theories and current codes cannot ...
... After critically reviewing the two dominant CG theories, it is observed that the concepts of both theories have important implications on the governance since each theory has its own justification although they have the loopholes. In the researcher’s opinion, these theories and current codes cannot ...
ISGKC newsletter AnNoor_AprilMay2001
... Lighten the load on your vehicle, carry only the most important items for this trip: two meters of white cloth, good deeds and prayers of your kids is all you need. Excess weight is allowed only if it is more of the above. Other items will only slow you down or cause you to loose sight of where you ...
... Lighten the load on your vehicle, carry only the most important items for this trip: two meters of white cloth, good deeds and prayers of your kids is all you need. Excess weight is allowed only if it is more of the above. Other items will only slow you down or cause you to loose sight of where you ...
imam husain`s revolution
... governor, violating God's laws, breaking His Covenant, acting in contract to the Tradition of the Prophet, doing mischief and intruding upon peoples' rights, then does not try to change that governor through action or speech, God has promised him a suitable place in Hell". We all may wonder over the ...
... governor, violating God's laws, breaking His Covenant, acting in contract to the Tradition of the Prophet, doing mischief and intruding upon peoples' rights, then does not try to change that governor through action or speech, God has promised him a suitable place in Hell". We all may wonder over the ...
Syllabus of Islamic Studies Courses for MA Ist, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
... including 08 core and 08 optional/electives with four courses in each Semester (Total Four Semesters) 2. The medium of instruction and examination as in other Social Sciences is English. Students, however, may study standard books on the subject in other languages as well. 3. Regular as well as priv ...
... including 08 core and 08 optional/electives with four courses in each Semester (Total Four Semesters) 2. The medium of instruction and examination as in other Social Sciences is English. Students, however, may study standard books on the subject in other languages as well. 3. Regular as well as priv ...
Islam - Assignment Point
... – No Arab is privileged over non-Arab but by his or her conduct (Hadith) – All people are equal like the teeth of a comb (Hadith) – “You are not considered faithful in the sight of God unless you like for your brother (read, others) what you like for yourself” (Hadith) – when you are greeted with a ...
... – No Arab is privileged over non-Arab but by his or her conduct (Hadith) – All people are equal like the teeth of a comb (Hadith) – “You are not considered faithful in the sight of God unless you like for your brother (read, others) what you like for yourself” (Hadith) – when you are greeted with a ...
The Captive State: Corruption, Intelligence Agencies
... His ideas have been very influential in Pakistan, so much so that he is generally considered the national thinker of Pakistan. The most prestigious university of the country is named after him and his grave in Lahore, located next the Badshahi Mosque and other monuments of the Moghul empire, has bec ...
... His ideas have been very influential in Pakistan, so much so that he is generally considered the national thinker of Pakistan. The most prestigious university of the country is named after him and his grave in Lahore, located next the Badshahi Mosque and other monuments of the Moghul empire, has bec ...
LESSON 1
... Spain was re-taken by the Spanish Christians from the North, Spanish Muslims and Jews were forced to choose either to accept Christianity or leave their country! Many Jews left Spain and found refuge in the Maghreb (Tunisia, Morocco) under Muslim rule. Whenever Jews in Europe and Russsia were persec ...
... Spain was re-taken by the Spanish Christians from the North, Spanish Muslims and Jews were forced to choose either to accept Christianity or leave their country! Many Jews left Spain and found refuge in the Maghreb (Tunisia, Morocco) under Muslim rule. Whenever Jews in Europe and Russsia were persec ...
Religious experience in Islam
... Nicholson’s proviso of ‘more and less’ gave me a scale of flexibility to monitor the diversity in the tradition. The challenge was to incorporate the full range of diverse groups that defined themselves as Sufi. There are large numbers of Muslims who define themselves as Sufi and belong to recognise ...
... Nicholson’s proviso of ‘more and less’ gave me a scale of flexibility to monitor the diversity in the tradition. The challenge was to incorporate the full range of diverse groups that defined themselves as Sufi. There are large numbers of Muslims who define themselves as Sufi and belong to recognise ...
Document
... Near Thatha the entire travelers were looted by naval robbers. Hijaaj Bin Yousuf questioned on this very act to Raja Dahir, the reply given to Hijaaj Bin Yousuf was disappointed. The planning of taking over Sindh was started from this ...
... Near Thatha the entire travelers were looted by naval robbers. Hijaaj Bin Yousuf questioned on this very act to Raja Dahir, the reply given to Hijaaj Bin Yousuf was disappointed. The planning of taking over Sindh was started from this ...
INTRODUCTION TO GOLD DINAR
... be reduced because of the fact that gold does not inflate in value as it is a commodity and, thus, has an intrinsic value If gold coin were used, then counterfeiting would also be checked With dinar and elimination of interest, we would have a stable currency and monetary system, money supply growth ...
... be reduced because of the fact that gold does not inflate in value as it is a commodity and, thus, has an intrinsic value If gold coin were used, then counterfeiting would also be checked With dinar and elimination of interest, we would have a stable currency and monetary system, money supply growth ...
The Diversity of Muslims in the United States
... addressing such issues as terrorism, democracy, peacemaking, and human rights. • American Muslims do not see contradictions between Islam and such ideals as democracy, pluralism, or political activism; rather, in recent years several national groups have made it their primary mission to reconcile a ...
... addressing such issues as terrorism, democracy, peacemaking, and human rights. • American Muslims do not see contradictions between Islam and such ideals as democracy, pluralism, or political activism; rather, in recent years several national groups have made it their primary mission to reconcile a ...
The concept of Ummah and its need
... altogether. Some Muslims consider themselves free based on the argument that there is no compulsion in religion and we have the right to interpret, reinterpret and if necessary invent in the light of human agency. Despite their much-vaunted philosophy, the neo-mods have yet to come up with an answer ...
... altogether. Some Muslims consider themselves free based on the argument that there is no compulsion in religion and we have the right to interpret, reinterpret and if necessary invent in the light of human agency. Despite their much-vaunted philosophy, the neo-mods have yet to come up with an answer ...
Shahadah the 1st pillar
... • The first part of the Shahadah, that there is no god but Allah attests the Oneness of Allah and it rejects both polytheism and trinitarianism. The Shahadah reminds Muslims that there is no way that Muhammad can be regarded on a par with God. • The word of Shadah are repeated many times a day the p ...
... • The first part of the Shahadah, that there is no god but Allah attests the Oneness of Allah and it rejects both polytheism and trinitarianism. The Shahadah reminds Muslims that there is no way that Muhammad can be regarded on a par with God. • The word of Shadah are repeated many times a day the p ...
Prophet Muhammad in the Bible
... Al-Munawarah,” or “Madinah” for short. Muhammad (pbuh) and his companions were forced under fear of death to flee Makkah during the night and leave all of their possessions behind. Upon reaching Madinah they were greeted by it's citizens with open arms and Muhammad (pbuh) assigned each one of the Mu ...
... Al-Munawarah,” or “Madinah” for short. Muhammad (pbuh) and his companions were forced under fear of death to flee Makkah during the night and leave all of their possessions behind. Upon reaching Madinah they were greeted by it's citizens with open arms and Muhammad (pbuh) assigned each one of the Mu ...
Ch. 5 - The Music of Islam
... 5. Haj - If able (financially and physically), all Muslims must make one pilgrimage to Mecca 6 Jihad - exertion for the way of God, often misinterpreted as Aholy war@ In addition, it is important to understand that Islam places an emphasis on the equality of men before God, on urban life (modern wor ...
... 5. Haj - If able (financially and physically), all Muslims must make one pilgrimage to Mecca 6 Jihad - exertion for the way of God, often misinterpreted as Aholy war@ In addition, it is important to understand that Islam places an emphasis on the equality of men before God, on urban life (modern wor ...
malcolm speaks on nation of islam
... religious faker. (Ed.Note: This letter stated: I shall never rest until I have undone the harm I did to so many well-meaning, innocent Negroes who through my own evangelistic zeal now believe in him even more fanatically and more blindly than I did. I totally reject Elijah Muhammad's racist philosop ...
... religious faker. (Ed.Note: This letter stated: I shall never rest until I have undone the harm I did to so many well-meaning, innocent Negroes who through my own evangelistic zeal now believe in him even more fanatically and more blindly than I did. I totally reject Elijah Muhammad's racist philosop ...
SHOULD I SAY HELLO?
... It’s important to understand your Muslim friend’s expectations for her future. For starters, there is no redemption in Islam. ...
... It’s important to understand your Muslim friend’s expectations for her future. For starters, there is no redemption in Islam. ...
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... weapons and expertise, and were it not for their continued support since the last fifty years for the Zionist State they would not have had any foot hold in Palestine, because the Jews are the most cowardly of Allah's creations as narrated by the Almighty himself in his mighty book, where he said: " ...
... weapons and expertise, and were it not for their continued support since the last fifty years for the Zionist State they would not have had any foot hold in Palestine, because the Jews are the most cowardly of Allah's creations as narrated by the Almighty himself in his mighty book, where he said: " ...
`True Man`: The True Economic Man for Islamic Economics
... (2010) who vividly clarifies that Muslims of the past did favour merchants, property rights, free The picture we have drawn of an Islamic trade and market economy; and on this score, economy gives an impression totally different he has no qualms to label this Islamic economic from the functioning of ...
... (2010) who vividly clarifies that Muslims of the past did favour merchants, property rights, free The picture we have drawn of an Islamic trade and market economy; and on this score, economy gives an impression totally different he has no qualms to label this Islamic economic from the functioning of ...