THE SILENT GOD, THE SILENT WORD
This article is based on reflections, observations, and various scholarly sources—including lectures and books. Assistance in expressing these ideas in writing was taken from AI [ChatGPT] —The Author In this world, there are many who worship God, and many who rebel against and disobey Him. Some are submissive to the Divine Will, while others live […]
MAQASID-E-SHARI‘AH AND ITS ROLE IN ISLAMIC DISCOURSE
Javed Ahmed Ghamidi explains that the real objective of Din must be defined by Din itself and its authentic sources. If these sources are not silent on the matter, then there is no need to infer the broader objectives of the Shari‘ah through human reasoning. He argues that the Maqasid-e-Shari‘ah framework tends to focus primarily […]
A NATION STANDING OVER THE RUBBLES OF HISTORY…BEWITCHED BY LOST GLORY AND A BLEAK FUTURE!
The world that emerged from the ashes of the devastation caused by the Second World War succeeded in carving out a new image of global order—one shaped by modern civilization and the values of peace and congeniality. This romantic union between human aspirations and the dreamlike vision of a new world, however, is already culminating […]
DID THE PROPHET [PBUH] INTEND SUICIDE DURING THE INTERVAL OF REVELATION?
Compiled and Edited by Dr. Muhammad Ghitreef Shahbaz Nadwi This is a section devoted to selected writings from classical and contemporary authors. Its aim is to present the intellectual legacy of both past and present before readers. It includes excerpts from the works of prominent scholars of earlier times as well as credible writings by […]
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE: A FEW LESSONS IN LIFE
All of us go through difficulties at some point in our lives. Trials come in different forms—sometimes we experience the death of a loved one, at other times we suffer from illness, and occasionally we face financial hardship. In short, life is full of challenges. In such situations, the first and foremost thing to understand […]
IRAN AND THE MUSLIM WORLD
At the time of writing, Iran stands alone in the battlefield. It does have diplomatic support from Muslim countries, but once the battlefield is heated, what is needed is arms and the strength of the arm. There appears to be no likelihood that this strength will become available in the near future. The warriors of […]
IS THE HUR A SEPARATE SPECIES?
Among the attributes of the women of Paradise mentioned in the Quran, one prominent characteristic is that they are described as ḥur. This term refers to women with wide eyes and radiant complexions. In Arabic, ḥur denotes women whose eyes exhibit a striking contrast between the whiteness of the sclera and the blackness of the […]
STUDY OF THE SPEECH OF THE MESSENGER (PBUH)
Just as the term ḥafiẓ al-Quran (one who has memorized the Quran) is widely known, so too is the term ḥafiẓ al-hadith among scholars. Defining the latter, Ḥafiẓ Jamal al-Din al-Mizzi has accurately written: “A hadith scholar is one whose knowledge of hadith exceeds his ignorance of it.” (al-Mukhtaṣar al-Wajiz fi ʿUlum al-Hadith, p. 235) […]
SPLITTING OF THE MOON (XIII)
The incident of the splitting of the moon is originally mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. It clearly outlines the background of such signs and specifically the nature, purpose, and objective of this incident. Therefore, its contents hold fundamental importance in the explanation and details of this event. However, several Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) have […]