Malice in Islam: The Root of Evil in the Heart
“Whoever harbors evil in his heart will have a bitter plant grow…”
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Wisdom الحكمة
Guiding Romantic Desire: Wisdom in the Sexual Ethics of Islam
“This paper discusses traditional sexual ethics in Islam…”
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Are we held accountable for our thoughts?
“Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves…”
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Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord
“Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord.”
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Nikah al-Misyar: Is traveler’s marriage permissible?
“All of these categories are not permissible as they contradict the pure law.”
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Muslim women’s right to divorce
“Settlement is best.” (4:128)
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Whoever sees evil, change it with his hand
“Whoever among you sees evil, let him change it with his hand.”
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Islamic teachings apply to non-Muslims too
“None of you has faith until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”
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Visiting funerals of non-Muslims
“When you see a funeral procession, then stand up for it,”
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Developing moral wisdom in Islam
“Thus, We have ordained a law upon you in the matter,”
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Few women ever achieved perfection?
“We sent to her Our angel in the form of a well-proportioned man.”
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Separation of Mosque and State in Islam?
“Religious values should have a positive influence on the government,”
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Was Prophet Muhammad a pedophile?
“The Prophet never struck a woman…”
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Benefits of marriage in Islam: Faith, family, society, and love
“Among His signs is that He created for you mates from yourselves that you may find tranquility in them, and He placed between you love and mercy. Verily, in that are signs for a people who give thought.”
Surah Ar-Rum 30:21
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Obeying the law in Non-Muslim countries
“Listening to and obeying the ruler is an obligation…”
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What does Islam teach about slavery?
“Your slaves are your brothers…”
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Killing dogs in Islam?
“Five animals are harmful and are lawful to kill while in a state of pilgrimage: a snake, a speckled crow, a rat, a biting dog, and a kite.”
–Sahih Muslim 1198
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Must a Muslim woman cover her face?
“Tell the believing women to lower their gaze…”
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Jihad to gain the spoils of war?
“He who fights so that the word of Allah is made high…”
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What is the meaning of ‘eye for an eye’?
“We ordained for them a life for a life, an eye for an eye…”
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