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Islam and Evolution Islam and Evolution

By Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller
In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
14 July 1995
Dear Suleman ‘Ali:
“Recently a pamphlet has been circulated around Oxford saying that evolution is synonymous with kufr and shirk. I myself am a …

Establishing Issues of Creed Through Ahad Narrations Establishing Issues of Creed Through Ahad Narrations

Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam
Question
Could you please explain the difference between Ahad and Mutawatir Hadith? In particular, could you specify how many narrations make a Hadith Mutawatir? Also, are Ahad hadith taken into Aqidah …

Hadith on the Life of Prophets in the Grave Hadith on the Life of Prophets in the Grave

By Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Translated by Zameelur Rahman

Haddab ibn Khalid and Shayban ibn Farrukh narrated to us: they said: Hammad ibn Salamah narrated to us: from Thabit al-Bunani and Sulayman al-Taymi: from Anas ibn Malik: …

Are the Prophets Alive in Their Graves? Are the Prophets Alive in Their Graves?

Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Question:
What Aqidah should we have for the people that are dead? Some people say the Prophets are alive in their graves, is this true? Please give me evidence.

Answer:
In the …

From Principle to Practice: Justice in Islam From Principle to Practice: Justice in Islam

By Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia 

People often question whether Islam is a tolerant religion, whether it tolerates diversity of thought among its adherents and in its interaction with different worldviews.  This question is easily answered …

Wahdat al-Wujud, Wahdat al-Shuhud, and the Safest Position Wahdat al-Wujud, Wahdat al-Shuhud, and the Safest Position

By Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Translated by Zameelur Rahman
Abu Ja’far Muhammad ibn al-Sabbah and ‘Ali ibn Hujr al-Sa’di narrated to me: both from Sharik. Ibn Hujr said: Sharik informed us: from ‘Abd al-Malik ibn …

Ash’arism Ash’arism

By M. Abdul Hye
AL‑ASHARI’S LIFE AND WORK
Asharism is the name of a philosophico‑religious school of thought in Islam that developed during the fourth and fifth/tenth and eleventh centuries. This movement was “an attempt …

On the Life of the Prophet in His Grave On the Life of the Prophet in His Grave

By Mawlana Khalil Ahmad al-Saharanpuri
Translated by Abu Muhammad Musa Sugapong

Question:
What is your position in regards to the life of the Holy Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in his noble grave? …

The Prophet’s Miracles The Prophet’s Miracles

By Imam Nawawi
The Messenger of Allah possesses many manifest miracles and signs demonstrating [his veracity], reaching thousands and they are well known.
From amongst them was the Qur’an, the manifest and clear miracle and brilliant proof, …

Accountability for the Things We Do Not Know Accountability for the Things We Do Not Know

Answered by Mufti Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
Question:
Are we accountable for the things which we do not know, for example if there is a fault in our prayer or an fiqh issue? Will we be accountable for these …