Islamic Law
Don’t look back
How four divine commands and one promise became a blueprint for moving forward in times of fear.
Prayers on the Prophet
A lot of people assume that sending prayers upon the Prophet is something to be looked down upon or left to the realms of those who commit religious innovations. Such a view…
Misconceptions of the principle: ‘the lesser of two evils’
Throughout the last election campaign there were frequent discussions amongst Muslims regarding the permissibility of participating in the electoral process. This brief article does not intend to address that specific issue (dealt…
‘Fatwa on Syria’ by 107 scholars
More than one hundred Islamic scholars representing various Islamic trends have issued a statement denouncing the Syrian regime and forbidding continued service in the Syrian army and security forces. They have also…
Talāq out of Anger
Answer: All praise be to Allah and may blessings and salutation be upon His Messenger, Muhammad, his family, and Companions. The question that has been asked is extremely common, and constantly raised…
Attractive Hijabs & Shari’ah
Living in the west, the hijab has become a potent indicator of identity with many non-Muslims viewing it as a political statement. However, it is pertinent to note that the hijab is,…
Denying Inheritance to Unworthy Offspring
I am often deluged with various questions from people seeking legal pronouncements, and from amongst them, I was asked concerning the permissibility of denying one’s offspring inheritance due to their disobedience and…