Tag Archives: Law

“O Messenger (Muhammad sal-Allaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam)! Let not those who hurry to fall into disbelief grieve you, of such who say: “We believe” with their mouths but their hearts have no faith. And of the Jews are men who listen much and eagerly to lies – listen to others …

  Praise be to Allah. The Arabic word ightisaab refers to taking something wrongfully by force. It is now used exclusively to refer to transgression against the honor of women by force (rape). This is an abhorrent crime that is forbidden in all religions and in the minds of all …

Lecture by Ismail Kamdar | Transcribed by Zara T. | Source : MuslimMatters [The following is the video and transcript of Ismail Kamdar’s lecture “Tolerance in Fiqh Issues”  The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] The lecture can be viewed here. Indeed all praise is …

Ponder on the following verse: Allah says in the Quran: “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On …

A State for Jews? Published on : 14:33 06/02/2011 By William James Martin for the PalestineChronicle I grew up in North Carolina and was around for the transformation to an integrated society where in the laws of the state and nation became color-blind; and blacks were afforded equal protection under the law. …

Human Rights in Islam Since God is the absolute and the sole master of men and the universe, He is the sovereign Lord, the Sustainer and Nourisher, the Merciful, Whose mercy enshrines all beings; and since He has given each human dignity and honor, and breathed into him of His …

Praise be to Allah. As far as the interfaith marriages are concerned, Islam does not encourage them. Islam does not permit a Muslim, male or female, to marry a non-Muslim, especially in countries like the U.S., China and India where Muslims are minorities. In a fully developed Islamic state, where Islam …

Tawaaf Is a Cosmic Law By Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fouad Pasha (Professor at Cairo University) Allah Almighty says: “It is He Who created the Night and the Day, and the sun and the moon: all (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its rounded course.” (Surah Al Anbiya 21:33) This …

The Holy Qur’an says: “Are they looking for (seeking) a religion other than the religion of God (Deen of Allah), knowing well that all creatures in the heavens and on earth, willingly or unwillingly, have submitted to Him.” [Qur’an 3:83] The words “have submitted to Him” are “bowed to His …