Theology

Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

Islam makes certain times and places especially sacred. The Night of Power is one of these times. Learn the significance of Laylatul Qadr and how to seek its reward.

Dr. Nazir Khan, Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and Dr. Omar Suleiman

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The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series

Some of the greatest and most convincing testimonies to the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ are the numerous occasions on which he correctly predicted future events. Explore some of these predictions—all derived from Qur’anic...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam

Abstract What is the fate of non-Muslims after death? This essay lays out three different answers that Muslims have proposed regarding non-Muslims who have had the message of Islam reliably presented to them (since...

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework

Introduction “Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who commit sin are those who repent.”[1] While seemingly counterintuitive, this profound statement from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is a cornerstone in...

Roohi Tahir

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Why Does God Ask for Worship?

Introduction In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy This question has been a recurrent criticism among antagonists of religion. It has even stirred doubts in many theists who have been worn down...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

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The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series

To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy Introduction “Ye shall know them by their fruits...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series (Archived)

Read the updated version of ‘The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’.

To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here.

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

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The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series

To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy The moral and intellectual greatness of the message...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah’s Qadr

How can we reconcile two apparently contradictory facts that Allah has absolute power and sovereignty over all creation, and that at the same time we are responsible for our actions? Are we forced to do what we do, or...

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The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire

Introduction In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy Is Allah really more merciful with us than even our own mothers? How can that be possible when He created Hellfire and will cast some people...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Archived)

Read the updated version of ‘The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’.

To download the new e-book The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad click here.

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood

What was the character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ like? What was his daily routine? Explore the type of person Muhammad ﷺ was and the qualities he possessed throughout his legacy that prove that he was the last prophet of...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Theology

Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam

Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework

Why Does God Ask for Worship?

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series (Archived)

The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series

Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah’s Qadr

The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Archived)

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood

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