Human beings have a stubborn tendency to overlook many things, including those that matter the most. It’s one of our cardinal vices. It’s also a cause of tremendous heartache and …
Understanding Shariah and Defending Our Religious Freedom
“Sharia is a threat to America,” “mosques are Trojan horses,” “radical Islam has infiltrated mainstream Muslim organizations,” “there is no such thing as moderate Islam — traditional Islam is radical,” …
Muslims In America: 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Last year, during a raging controversy over the building of an Islamic center in Lower Manhattan, Time Magazine ran a cover story titled, “Is America Islamophobic?” Shortly thereafter, a poll …
The Impact of 9/11 on the Muslim Community
The September 11th terror attack had a complex emotional, social, and economic impact on the Muslim American community, and especially upon the extensive immigrant Arab, South Asian, and African Muslim …
The Role of Human Rights in Islamic Law
The Legacy of Love, Truth, and Justice The legacy of the Prophet Muhammad is revival of the essence of all religion. He revitalized personal awareness and loving awe of God …
Reform and Objectives of Shariah
Reform, in Arabic, islah, does not specifically appear in the list of maqasid (objectives of Shariah) in the writings of early scholars. The possible reason for this is that early …
Understanding Shariah
Shariah is not limited to societal laws and a penal system. It includes divine directives regarding every aspect of a Muslim’s life. Referring to Shariah simply as “Islamic law” is …
What Everyone Should Know About Shariah
The newest buzzword these days is ‘Shariah.’ As several states scramble to pass legislation to outlaw Shariah, a hyped fear and persistent confusion surrounds this loaded term. Most people who …
Hudud (Penalties) in Comtemporary Fiqh
Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi calls for applying Shariah while taking into consideration the changes in time, place, and humanity, as there are past jurisprudential rulings that are not applicable in this …
Relief for Relief Worker?
“They ask, ‘So what do you do for a living?’ a drink in hand. I usually get two kinds of responses from two kinds of people when I tell them …