Title: What the Buddha TaughtAuthor: Walpola RahulaGenre: ReligionRelease Date: 1959 Why did you choose to read this particular book? What peaks your interest? What is the book about? What does it promise to deliver? To gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism by reading a book written by a devoted Buddhist that discusses its core beliefs…Continue reading Book Summary: What the Buddha Taught
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
Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal
Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal is one of the four Imams from the schools of Jurisprudence. He led the Ḥanbali school of Jurisprudence and is known as a theologian, jurist and muhaddith. His Name, Background and Family His full name is Abū ʿAbdillāh Aḥmad ibn Muḥammad ibn Ḥanbal Ash-Shaybānī born in Baghdad in 164AH (780). Imam…Continue reading Imām Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal
Imām Al-Shāfi’ī
Imām Al-Shāfi’ī is one of the four Imams from the schools of Jurisprudence. He led the Shāfi’ī school of Jurisprudence and is known as the Mujaddid (Reviver) of the century. His Name, Background and Family His full name is Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Idris Al-Shāfi’ī and belonged to the Qurayshi clan of Banu Muttalib, which was the sister clan…Continue reading Imām Al-Shāfi’ī
Imām Mālik ibn Anas
Imām Mālik is one of the four Imams from the schools of Jurisprudence. He led the Māliki school of Jurisprudence and is known as Imam of al-Madina. His Name, Background and Family His full name is Abū ʿAbd Allāh Mālik ibn Anas ibn al-Ḥārith al-Aṣbaḥī born in 93AH (715CE) in the city of Medina. He…Continue reading Imām Mālik ibn Anas
Imām Abū Ḥanīfah
Imām Abū Ḥanīfah is one of the four Imāms from the schools of Jurisprudence. He led the Hanafi school of Jurisprudence and is known as Imām al A’zam. His Name, Background and Family His full name is Abū Ḥanīfah al-Nuʿmān ibn Thābit, born 80 years after the Hijrah (699CE), during the reign of the Ummayad…Continue reading Imām Abū Ḥanīfah
12 differences between the Māturīdi and Ash῾arī schools of Aqīdah
There are 12 differences between the Māturīdi and Ash῾arī schools of Aqīdah. 1) Takwīn (bringing into being): Difference in creating: According to the Maturīdīs, Takwīn is from the eternal attributes (azalī) of Allah Ta’ālā. According to the Ash’arīs, Takwīn is not an eternal attribute (azalī) of Allah Ta’ālā. It is originated (hādith).[1] 2) Speech (Kalām):…Continue reading 12 differences between the Māturīdi and Ash῾arī schools of Aqīdah
Types of Hadith Collection
The types of books of al-Aḥādīth The types of al-Aḥādīth based on the way in which the books are structured are as follows; al-Jāmi’, al-Sunan, al-Musnad, al-Mu’jam, al-Juz, al-Mufrad, al-Gharībah, al-Mustadrak, al-Mustakhraj, al-Risālah, al-Arba’īn, al-Amālī, al-Atrāf, al-‘Ilal, al-Majma’, al-Zawāid, al-Musannaf al-Muwatta. al-Jāmi’ This is a type of book of al-Ḥadīth which consists of eight topics; …Continue reading Types of Hadith Collection
Types of Tawhid
After investigating the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet we find that Tawheed is divided into three categories: Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyahو which is believing that Allah is the only Creator, Cherisher, Sustainer and it is He Alone Who takes care of all the matters of the worlds. Whoever believes that Allah has a supporter…Continue reading Types of Tawhid
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