Contemporary Subjects
Exchanging gemstones for gravel
The term ‘role model’ is often utilised as a means by which others, perhaps of a similar background, gender, ethnicity or the like, can be presented with, to help inspire, influence or to even emulate. Invariably it is accompanied by an aura or narrative of what is presented as being a model of ‘success’ or ‘achievement.’ Sports personalities, musicians, entrepreneurs and many others tend to be held up as being
Questions & Answers
Are women obliged to keep long hair?
Question: I’ve been asked this question and I want to raise it here for it to be answered if possible: are women obliged to keep long hair? Is it not allowed for a woman to cut her hair? Some have said that one points of reasoning behind this is, is that it would cover their awra’ on the day of judgement. Answer: No on both counts. Reasoning: The cited reasoning
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Theology
Prophets
Belief in Prophethood is one of the central tenets of the Islamic faith (al-‘Imān) and there are many detailed facets to this. However, at its root is the idea that revelation and guidance sent from Allah is conveyed via the medium of human beings. Prophethood is carried by mortals; no Prophet or Messenger of Allah is regarded as being divine, semi-divine or angelic. In Islam to believe so, would in
History
Atlantis: Arise
Stories have the power to grip the imagination. Uniquely mankind has been gifted in this regard. The truly enduring stories or tales are those that are unhindered by the onset of time, often becoming readily familiar as part of popular culture. Perhaps it is an essential feature of the human psyche that tales of long ago can often deeply resonate within us, especially when they deal with elements of the
Pillars of Islam
Reminders from the Farewell Pilgrimage
The days of Dhul-Ḥijjah are blessed days, culminating in the day of ‘Arafah, followed by Eid ul-Adha. On the day of ‘Arafah it is worth reminding ourselves of what the Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him) mentioned this very day, which was also the day of his farewell pilgrimage. While the contents of the sermon he (peace be upon him) gave at the farewell pilgrimage are oft-repeated, how often is
Prophethood
The Seal of Prophethood
Muḥammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets; and Allah is cognisant of all things. The Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the mercy sent unto creation [21: 107] and Allah the majestic clearly declares in the aforementioned verse, he is ‘Seal of the Prophets.’ Prophethood was sealed with him (peace be
Scholarship
Foundational Islamic Principles
Ali ibn Aḥmad ibn Sa’eed ibn Ḥazm, Abu Muḥammad, that is Ibn Ḥazm, was born in Cordoba, Spain. His own lifespan (born 994 CE, died 1064 CE) covered a period of Islamic rule in Spain often characterised by political turbulence, but also regarded as being a golden age of Islamic civilization in Europe. A true polymath, the breadth of Ibn Ḥazm’s works and overall contribution to knowledge is quite exceptional:
