Contextualising Islam in Britain: Dr Jasser Audah

What does it mean to “contextualise” Islam in Britain and what purpose does it serve, if any? Is contextualising another form of “reforming” Islam by compromising the very principles of Islam?

To be a Mufti

The environment children are raised in plays an essential role even in cultivating a perception of the reality. Our surroundings – social, political and even topographical – have an impact on our human character. Society moulds much of our outlook and the way in which we perceive and view things; no matter how hard one may exert in trying to be indifferent he/she will be influenced by these elements, and will also determine how they interact, behave and communicate with each other.

Muhammad: the counsellor

It is well known among the scholars that the Prophet in his various capacities instituted and established certain norms, commands and prohibitions; some in his capacity as a Prophet, some in his capacity as a judge, some in his capacity as a political leader, etc.

What I believe

In ‘What I Believe’, Dr Tariq Ramadan’s latest book, he endeavours to clarify some of the misunderstood positions he holds. It is aimed at ordinary people, journalists, politicians, social workers, teachers and others, who do not have the time or perhaps sometimes the capacity to grasp the academic and philosophical language he employs in his writings. This book sets out to clarify the basic ideas which he has been advocating for more than twenty years.

Maqasid: the six fasts of Shawwal

Another Ramadan has come to its end. Yet again it seems that every year it comes and goes as fast as a speeding train. May Allah accept the prayers, sujud and supplications of all the Muslims here and the rest of the world. I am reading a brilliant book by Mawlana Ashraf Ali Thanwi on the wisdom behind the commands in Islam and thought I’d share the the wisdom of the six fasts of Shawwal.

Environmental Action for Bangladesh (UK)

The Authority of the Mufti: Imam Ibn ‘Ashur and the President of Tunisia

Sheikh al Islam M. Tahir Ibn ‘Ashur and the Human Nature and the roots of the Socio-political Order

Depending on their views of human nature and the place of man in the universe and in the wider context of existence, individuals and groups have developed their own understanding of values and worldview from which they formulate ideas, concepts and theories about individual and collective human life, and from which they devise and plan social and political institutions and thus implement their understanding or philosophy of life.

Between the Esoterical and the Exoterical Approach

Maqasid Shari’ah: Introduction to correct understanding of Blocking the means (sadd al-dharai) principle & the permissibility of women driving cars

Medical Ethics from the Maqasid Shari’ah

Maqasid Shari’ah: Preservation of Intellect

From the necessities that the Islamic Sacred Law is concerned with preserving, guarding the rights of man, is the preservation of the intellect. The intellect is one of the greatest blessings that Allah has bestowed upon human beings. Allah has made the intellect the jewel of this living being, and by it man is distinguished from the rest of creation and all other creatures, which Allah, Exalted is He, has created.

Jihad and the Modern World: Dr Sherman Jackson

I. INTRODUCTION

“Islam is a religion of peace.” This is certainly the mantra that has inundated us from almost every quarter since the horrifying events of September 11, 2001. From President George W. Bush to local, national and even international Muslim spokespersons, the peaceful nature of Islam has been reiterated time and again.