Islamic Law
Can you be Muslim and gay?
Here's why the question of being “Muslim and gay” reflects two competing views of identity and morality.
Reacting to the death of evil people
Allāh alone gives life and death. He takes away life in whatever way He wishes; some are killed, some are dragged to death through illness and others through old age. Allāh says:…
A guide to talking about others
"He's a really nice guy": A guide to making compliments in the 21st century ʿUmar (raḍiy Allāhu ʿanhu) once asked about a man who had given testimony, wanting to find out whether…
“But you don’t know her intentions!”
"But you don't know her intentions!": Before you respond, understand. "But you don't know her intentions!" the young man shouted from the audience. Indeed I did not. Though to be fair, neither…
The Fiqh of Finders Keepers
Rulings pertaining to finding lost property This section in the books of Fiqh is usually entitled ‘The Chapter of Luqaṭa’ which include definitions of al-Luqaṭa as property or wealth lost by the…
Boycott as a Tool for Change
The concept of boycotting generally refers to the withdrawal from commercial or social relations with a country, organisation or purpose, generally for political or activism purposes. The term was coined in the…
