Category: Islam

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How much is Zakat? A guide to understanding the third pillar

Zakat in Arabic is a term that means “purification” or “growth.” In islam, Zakat refers to the mandatory charitable donation that every adult Muslim who meets the specific criteria must pay annually. It is a means of purifying one’s wealth and helping those in need, as emphasized in both the […]

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Weekend Scholarship Roundup – Islamic Law Blog

SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law In “The Status of Music in Islamic Law: Ibn Ḥajar al-Haytamī’s (d. 974/1567) Treatise Against Recreation in its Polemical Context” (Islamic Law and Society, March 6, 2024), Dr. Fitzroy Morrissey (Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Oxford) examines an Islamic legal treatise that […]

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How did the Prophet Muhammad Show leadership?

In a Nutshell: The Prophet (PBUH) embodied exceptional leadership qualities throughout his life. He led by example, prioritizing justice, compassion and consultation. He fostered a strong and unified Muslim community, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations of Muslims and leaders worldwide. Table of Contents Introduction Evidences of […]

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Humbleness Versus Oppression Q&A

From the Realities of Mawlana (Q) as taught by Shaykh Nurjan Mirahmadi. أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمْ  A’uzu Billahi Minash Shaitanir Rajeem Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the rejected one In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful […]

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Post-Ramadan Reflections From A Mother Of Littles

The departure of Ramadan often makes me reflect on my past nine Ramadans as a mother. When I was pregnant with my first baby, I had tried my best to fast, but it was too difficult. I gave birth to her on the 9th day of Ramadan, and just like […]

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Key and Fundamental Principle of Islam

Due to Allah’s commands and orders to His followers, Muslims have the following belief about these holy books. These books are; Zabur (Psalms) which was sent to Prophet David (Dawud), Torah sent to Prophet Moses (Musa), Injeel (Gospel) sent to Prophet Jesus (Isa), and the Qur’an which was sent to […]