Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is...
Islamic Sciences
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...
It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan
Introduction It is okay not to know why God does what He does. In fact, it is not our business. Our business is to know what God asks us to do, and then to do it. How do we know what God wants us to do? Certainly not by...
Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur’an
Introduction It took modern psychology a century to realize that human behavior is not only determined by physiological instincts but that human consciousness also plays an important role. Hence the emergence of...
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...
“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back
Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.[1] Introduction It all started in college. Ahmed couldn’t remember the exact turning point but...
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...
A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?
Introduction It is common for us to hear talk about the need for change and adaptability in Islamic law. The unprecedented developments that human society has gone through since industrialization have made...
In Defense of Faith: Principles and Guidelines for Islamic Apologetics
This essay has been summarized based on an intensive course delivered by Dr. Hatem Al-Haj entitled Islamic apologetics in December 2019 and presented in essay format by Dr. Nazir Khan with additions and...
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...
