Introduction Earlier this year, a debate between the grand imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb and Mohamed Othman al-Khosht, President of Cairo University went viral.[1] Khosht argued that Islam needs renewal by...
Theology
Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?
Introduction A common question Muslims have when reading the Qur’an and Sunnah is whether or not the lessons found therein apply to non-Muslims. Sometimes a text will refer to “Muslims” or “believers,” but does that...
Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ
This paper is Part 2 of the I’jaz al-Qur’an publication series. Read Part 1 here. Say, “Even if all mankind and jinn came together to produce the equivalent of this Qur’an, they could not produce its...
The Sublimely Subtle: Allah’s Name al-Latif
Introduction In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy. Prelude At every turn, subtle dangers lurk that people may never notice, let alone protect themselves against. Little did he know, that...
Seeking the Source of Peace: Allah’s Name as-Salām
Introduction Verily, Peace (al-Salām) is among the Names of Allah He has placed on the earth, so spread it between yourselves.[1] We all gravitate towards peace or what appears to give us tranquility and calm, even...
Heavenly Affection: Living the Love of Al-Wadūd
Introduction Most theistic religions, including Islam, affirm love as one of the divine attributes of God, our Creator. It is considered a virtue by many people to selflessly love others for God’s sake, or to love...
Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique
Introduction[1] Epistemology is the academic discipline that addresses the question, “How do I know what I know?” In other words, it studies how knowledge is established, what makes a belief justified, what constitutes...
Daily Recipients of Opportunity: Allah’s Name al-Halim
Note لا إله إلا اللهُ العظيمُ الحليمُ ، لا إله إلا الله رَبُّ العرش العظيم ، لا إله إلا الله رَبُّ السماوات وربُّ الأرضِ ، لا إله إلا الله رَبُّ الْعَرشِ الكريمLā ilāha illā Allāh al-ʿaẓīm al-ḥalīm. Lā ilāha illā Allāh...
Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society
Introduction Damascus is a beautiful city. Jasmine vines and bright purple bougainvillea flowers grow on balconies all over the city and jacaranda trees sneak up in the small spaces between blocks and buildings. I used...
The Inimitable Qur’an: The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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The Problem of Evil: A Multifaceted Islamic Solution
Abstract If God is All-Good, All-Powerful, and All-Knowing, why does suffering or evil exist? As suffering is a shared human experience, questions have been raised throughout history regarding the purpose of evil and...
A Punishment or a Mercy? What We Can Learn from COVID-19
Introduction “Is the coronavirus a punishment from Allah?” “Is Allah angry at us?” “Is the coronavirus a blessing, test, or punishment?” These theological questions are in the hearts and minds of many Muslims since the...
