Islamic Law
Islam and the myths of LGBTQ+ ideology
Unpacking the assumptions beneath modern identity claims and setting them against a God-centred vision of life.
Playing with Ijtihad
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
A Call for Muslims to Support the Integration of Parts of Shari’ah into the British Judicial System
The incredulous debate about Shari’ah and its implementation in Britain followed the release of a number of reports that have concluded that many Muslims would like to see Shari’ah implemented in the…
Principles of Fiqh: Its Meanings & Benefits
The principles [usul] of Islamic Jurisprudence [fiqh] deals with the derivation of rulings [ahkam] relating to all matters of worship ['ibadah], dealings [mu'amalat] or any type of act conducted in this life…
Music: Consensus & Ijtihad pt 2
In a previous article I highlighted that the existence of a difference of opinion is not itself an evidence for a position that one holds. I also pointed out that not every…
Music- A Simple Matter of Disagreement? pt 1
In an article written by Sister Yvonne Ridley titled Pop Culture in the name of Islam,1 she heavily criticised a recent phenomenon sweeping through Muslim communities across the UK and affecting both…
Usury: The Forgotten Terrorism
Taken from a forthcoming magazine 'If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time…