Guiding Romantic Desire: Wisdom in the Sexual Ethics of Islam
“This paper discusses traditional sexual ethics in Islam…”
Sharia الشريعة
Sharia, Fiqh, and Islamic law explained
“To whomever Allah wills goodness, He grants him understanding of the religion.”
Obedience to unjust Muslim rulers
“There is no obedience if it is disobedience to Allah,”
Good character before learning Islamic sciences
“What I learned from Malik’s manners was better than his knowledge.”
Application of hudud punishments in Sharia law
“Forgiveness is more beloved to Allah than vengeance,”
Marital rape and domestic violence in Islamic law
“Live with women honorably.” (4:19)
All human life is sacred in Islam
“Do not kill the soul which Allah has made sacred…”
Separation of Mosque and State in Islam?
“Religious values should have a positive influence on the government,”
Muslims avoid harming people in word and deed
“Do not harm or return harm.”
Jihad is the sixth pillar of Islam?
“Islam is built upon five pillars…”
Dangers of the Khawarij ideology of violence
“They will pass through the religion as an arrow pierces its target…”
Lessons from the journey of Mu’adh ibn Jabal to Yemen
“Make your character excellent for the people, O Mu’adh ibn Jabal.”
Customs and acts of worship in Islamic Law
“With regard to customs, if there is no text to prove that a custom is forbidden, how can it be deemed to be forbidden?”
Most restrained in killing are believers
“The most restrained of the people in killing are the people of faith.”
Who carries out Islamic legal punishments?
“It is forbidden to establish a legal punishment unless…”
Islam advocates non-violent reform of unjust rulers
“You should listen and obey, even if they strike your back.”
Justice and fairness for all in Islam
“Verily, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving to relatives,”