Islamic Sciences

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...

Amir Abu-Ghuddah

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...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

The Meaning of Allah’s Name Al-Wadūd: Seeking The Love of Allah

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...

Anonymous Guest Author

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...

Dr. Nazir Khan

Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty

Abstract This paper builds on recent research classifying Islamic charitable endowments—the institution of the waqf—into distinct stages of historical and institutional development. It aims to imagine how...

Dr. Zara Khan

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur’an

Note This article serves as the first essay in a series on the topic of iʿjāz al-Qur’ān, the miraculous nature of the Qur’an, and addresses the foundations of iʿjāz, its history, scope, and facets, as...

Sh. Suleiman Hani

Muslim reflecting on Allah's name and attribute, al-Halim, The Forbearing One

The Meaning of Forbearance in Islam: Allah’s Name al-Halim (99 Names of Allah)

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...

Dr. Jinan Yousef

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...

Dr. Tamara Gray

Hands of a grieving person folded in contemplation and prayer

Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide

Grief What is grief? Grief is a natural and emotional reaction to the loss of someone or something important to you. The loss can be a person, an object, or even a way of life. During a time of loss, emotions can be...

Sarah Sultan and Najwa Awad

The Inimitable Qur’an – The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

This paper will simply provide an overview of some of the dimensions of the Qur'an's inimitable nature, while addressing “alternative explanations” posited by some critics in their attempts to deny the divine origins of...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Spiritual Psychology of Worship

Introduction Many young Muslims have grown up dreading acts of worship, viewing them as cumbersome tasks devoid of any meaning or fulfillment. 58% of respondents to a Yaqeen Institute survey of Muslims from the United...

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

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...