“We ordained for them a life for a life, an eye for an eye…”
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Al-Nawawi on valuable lessons
“If a judge makes a ruling, striving to apply his reasoning and he is correct, then he will have two rewards; and if a judge makes a ruling, striving to apply his reasoning and he is mistaken, then he will have one reward.”
–Sahih Muslim 1716
View More Al-Nawawi on valuable lessonsWho carries out Islamic legal punishments?
“It is forbidden to establish a legal punishment unless…”
View More Who carries out Islamic legal punishments?Can women be leaders in Islam?
“Al-Tabari said it is permissible for women to judge in matters in which her testimony is acceptable,”
View More Can women be leaders in Islam?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
View More Killing dogs in Islam?What does Islam teach about slavery?
“Your slaves are your brothers…”
View More What does Islam teach about slavery?Al-Nawawi on manners of travelling
“Glory be to Allah who has made this subservient to us, for we have no power over it and to our Lord we shall return.”
–Sahih Muslim 1342
View More Al-Nawawi on manners of travellingAl-Nawawi on safeguarding good habits
“The most beloved religion to Allah is one which is performed regularly.”
–Sahih Muslim 786
View More Al-Nawawi on safeguarding good habitsAl-Nawawi on manners of interpreting dreams
“If one of you sees a dream he likes, then verily it is only from Allah so let him praise Allah for it and let him speak about it.”
–Sahih Bukhari 6584
View More Al-Nawawi on manners of interpreting dreamsIslam advocates non-violent reform of unjust rulers
“You should listen and obey, even if they strike your back.”
View More Islam advocates non-violent reform of unjust rulers