Presented here for the first time in English, is a complete translation of book one entitled Kitab al-Tawheed (the Book of Monotheism) taken from Ibn Hazm’s magnum opus of fiqh (jurisprudence), al-Muḥalla bil’Athār.[1] Given that...
Ibn Hazm’s contribution to the rich tapestry of Islamic thought ranks no less to that of other famous polymaths like al-Ghazāli (1058 – 1111) and Ibn Taymiyyah (1263 – 1328). The approach that Ibn Ḥazm ...
There are issues of contention that tend to invoke some quite unusual or even polarising responses. Music and chess are of this category. Often there tends to be quite a skewed approach to such issues,...
Seek help with steadfastness and prayer– though this is hard indeed for anyone but the humble; who know that they will meet their Lord and that it is to Him they will return [Qur’an, 2:...
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him forewarned us that the era prior to the advent of the Dajjāl would be characterised by years of deception and treachery. This is exemplified by...
