Islamic Sciences

Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II

Introduction Throughout history, theologians and philosophers have enumerated the many evidences and proofs for God’s existence. In response, atheist philosophers have attempted to critique these arguments and provide...

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman and Dr. Nazir Khan

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The Meaning of Allah’s Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy. Prelude Each of us will encounter moments in our lives that remind us how inherently vulnerable we are as human beings. They may be moments of feeling...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

“Why Does Allah Hate Me?” Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

“Be with someone who makes you happy” ― Anonymous Case study Ever since Rula was a young girl, she thrived in close relationships—mostly because she lacked connection at home with her parents. Her parents...

Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan

Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths

Abstract The surge of criticism in recent times of supposedly problematic ḥadīths generally rests on the claim that such ḥadīths are absurd, unscientific, impossible, or contradictory. Every ḥadīth whose content is seen...

Mufti Muntasir Zaman

The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur’an

Note This article has been updated on June 2nd, 2023. Introduction The Qur’an is the literal word of God, the sacred scripture of the Islamic faith, and God’s final revelation to humanity. This single text produced the...

Ammar Khatib and Dr. Nazir Khan

Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths

Abstract Concerns are often raised about the status of women in Islamic law. Often, misrepresentations and misconceptions about how women are treated by sharīʿah are used to advance the notion that Islam is...

Dr. Nazir Khan, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and Safiah Chowdhury

“How Can I Ever Trust Again?” Navigating Betrayal

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.[1] -Brene Brown Case study Kathleen had never loved anyone the way she loved...

Sarah Sultan and Najwa Awad

Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction

Abstract Muslims trying to hold on to their faith in environments hostile to Islam—or to religion in general—often find themselves struggling to achieve a calming sense of certainty for the beliefs they hold...

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

“Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?” Reclaiming Our Thoughts

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. -Albert Camus[1] Case Study Aliya was in her last year of college and lived at home with her parents. Silence in her home always...

Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan

Shari’ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation

Introduction Just over a century after the Prophet’s passing, Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ, the well-known Persian secretary and vizier to the second Abbasid caliph al-Manṣūr, penned his famous Risāla fī al-Ṣaḥāba (Epistle...

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

“I Should’ve Gotten Over It by Now”: Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons.[1] – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Case Study Khadeejah’s best friend, Amina, passed away in a sudden car accident...

Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan

The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: 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 Muslims believe that the Prophet...

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy and Dr. Nazir Khan

Islamic Sciences

Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II

The Meaning of Allah’s Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute

“Why Does Allah Hate Me?” Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths

The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur’an

Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths

“How Can I Ever Trust Again?” Navigating Betrayal

Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction

“Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?” Reclaiming Our Thoughts

Shari’ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation

“I Should’ve Gotten Over It by Now”: Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series

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