Since the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate in India in the 13th century, Hanafi fiqh was prevelant and taught. The Majority of the Ulema focused on Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence). The scholars studied books of Fiqh like al-Quduri, al-Hidaya and Majam al-Bahrayn wa Multaqa al-Nayirayn and Usul works like al-Husami, Al-Manaar…Continue reading Dars Nizami Curriculum
Category: Opinion
The Age of Aisha at The Time of Her Marriage
Critics of Islam frequently elaborate on ‘Aaʾisha’s age at the time of her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ, ‘How can a Prophet of God marry a child!?’ Muslim scholars respond by staunchly defending the books of Hadith these narrations are found in and claim it was perfectly normal for such marriage in that period, as…Continue reading The Age of Aisha at The Time of Her Marriage
Ask Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Q&A series
Yasir Qadhi has a YouTube Q&A series called ‘Ask Shaykh YQ,’ which I find fascinating to listen to given his Salafi background and approach to answering the questions. He was formally taught as a Salafi/Madkhali/Wahhabi scholar but, realised the group’s cultish nature over time. He is now a well-rounded scholar, a Hanbali, and an admirer…Continue reading Ask Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Q&A series
The Tafsir of Surah Al ’Alaq
Tafsir is the endeavour to elucidate, explain, or interpret the verses of the Quran in order to comprehend Allah’s will, directives, and prohibitions, etc for humanity. Surah Al-‘Alaq contains the first verses revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Some Mufassir describe this incident in the following way: Jibraeel appears before the Prophet ﷺ and commands…Continue reading The Tafsir of Surah Al ’Alaq
The Minor Signs of the Hour
Numerous hadith describe the signs of the hour. It appears that a few of these have already passed. Splitting of the Moon – (Sahih Bukhari, Book 56: 830) Death of Holy Prophet ﷺ. A form of death that will cause millions of Muslims to die (It has already happened during the plague of Amwas – (Sahih Bukhari,…Continue reading The Minor Signs of the Hour
70 Major Sins by Imam Dhahabi
Major sins are those sins that are clearly forbidden in the Quran and Sunnah. Allah said : “If you avoid the major sins of what you have been forbidden to do, We will cancel out for you your (other) evil deeds and will admit you (to Paradise) with a noble entry.” (Surah Al Nisa’ 4:31)…Continue reading 70 Major Sins by Imam Dhahabi
Actions that lead a person to leave the fold of Islam
Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbī, the Mālikī jurist, compiled a list of twenty actions that will cause a person to be out of the fold of Islam. This is a scholarly opinion, so it is not exhaustive, but certainly universal. Negating that Allah has Lordship over His creation Negating that Allah is one in His entity, attributes,…Continue reading Actions that lead a person to leave the fold of Islam
The Beard in Islam
Keeping the Beard The beard is associated with the devout Muslim male, but what are the proofs for it, what do the four schools say about it and what is the ruling for the one who doesn’t keep it? The Evidence The primary evidence used, as in Sahih Bukhari, is narrated by ibn `Umar رضي…Continue reading The Beard in Islam
The Major Signs of the End of Times
Islamic eschatology is the study of the end of the world from a Muslim perspective. Where all life and creation will be annihilated, and then everyone will be resurrected for judgement. The Qura’n and Sunnah discuss in depth major and minor signs before al-Sā’a, the Hour. They are known as ‘Alāmātus Sā’A Al-Kubra, The Major…Continue reading The Major Signs of the End of Times
How to Study Tafsīr
Introduction to the science Tafsīr is the science of understanding the intended meanings of the verses of the Quran. The Mufassir will evaluate the language used, extrapolate possible legal ruling and layout core theology matters. The Mufassir will consider the Sunnah and Riwaya from the blessed companions. Finally exercising independent reasoning, whilst incorporating a range…Continue reading How to Study Tafsīr