Articles
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Between Furqān and Ummah Jāmiʿah: A Call to Principled Unity for a Wounded Ummah
Inspired by his teachers, Sheikh Sajid Umar attempts in this article to restore the balance between al-Furqān and Ummah Jāmiʿah, what he calls: the twins of principled unity. It calls the Ummah to uphold truth with clarity and compassion, preserving truth without cruelty, and brotherhood without compromise.
What is the meaning of “Qurū’” and is the waiting period (ʿiddah) after divorce 3 periods or one?
A simple explanation of the term qurūʾ in Qur’ān 2:228 and why scholars differed on whether a divorced woman’s ʿiddah lasts three menstrual periods or three clean intervals, with mention of Ibn Taymiyyah’s later view.
Reviving the Fiqh of Emulation
This article explores the profound concept of fiqh al-taʾassī, the jurisprudence of emulation, as a timeless method for following the Prophet ﷺ with understanding, purpose, and spiritual intelligence. It discusses how emulation in Islam transcends mere imitation, examining the lives of early ascetics, the leadership of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, and the need to revive prophetic vision in today’s context. A powerful call for scholars, leaders, and seekers to bring clarity, humility, and wisdom back to how we live the Sunnah.
Islamic view on peaceful legal protests for the oppressed
Lessons from the Turkey and Syria Earthquakes: An Islamic Khutbah on Trials, Patience, and Unity
Is Bitcoin Halal? A Masterclass Decrypting Cryptocurrency
How your newborn can bring you closer to Allah
Transformers 1439
Islamic Ruling regarding Virtual Congregations over the Internet
Unmasking the Shadows: Financial Scams' Devastating Effects
An Islamic Examination on Forex Market Practices
