Author Archives: Sheikh Shaqur Rehman

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman has completed a PGCE along with an MA in Applied Linguistics. He preceded his secular studies with a traditional Islamic education beginning in Egypt in 1999-2001 which he further developed in Syria and Saudi Arabia whilst teaching English in various universities and institutions. During his Islamic studies, he managed to memorise the Holy Qur’an and attain authorisation (Ijaza) in recitation and various Islamic sciences including theology and jurisprudence. Sh Shaqur is currently a Senior Advisor at the Islamic Council of Europe.

A History of Islamic Law

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman 05/12/2017 Education, History, Islamic Law, Islamic Thought, Latest, Latest Islamic, Non-News, Opinion, Propagation, Research, Scripture Leave a comment

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman takes us on a new journey through the inception, synthesis and evolution of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence...

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman 26/08/2012 Islam21C Writers Leave a comment

Lecturer in Islamic studies at the Tayyibun Institute and MRDF.

The Modernists in Light of Evolution

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman 23/02/2011 Analysis, Theology 26 Comments

One of the difficulties that face the Muslim nation today is the pressure to conform to dominant discourse and popular culture. The battle for hearts and minds is constant – it is waged through 24 hour media (otherwise known as ...

Playing with Maqasid

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman 23/08/2008 Analysis, Islamic Law 3 Comments

Ijtihad (previous article can be found here) is closely associated with the aims and objectives of the Shari’ah (maqasid). When speaking about the conditions for making Ijtihad, Imam Al-Shatabi included at its forefront, ‘to be able to understand the goals ...

Playing with Ijtihad

Sheikh Shaqur Rehman 31/07/2008 Analysis, Islamic Law 2 Comments

Abstract: This paper discusses the concept of Ijtihad and seeks to highlight some observations concerning its correct role and usage. Attachments: File Description File size playing_with_ijtihad.pdf 359 Kb

Islam21c Articulating Islam in the 21st Century

No Divine Right to Dictatorship

Tafida Raqeeb: Is it Islamically permissible to switch off her life support?

When I was Attacked