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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 …

The Scholarly Acceptance of Imam Abu Hanifah’s Pronouncements on al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil The Scholarly Acceptance of Imam Abu Hanifah’s Pronouncements on al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil

By Zameelur Rahman
‘Allamah Zafar Ahmad al-’Uthmani wrote in his Abu Hanifah wa Ashabuhu al-Muhaddithun: “Know that the opinions of Imam Abu Hanifah in al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil (narrator-criticism) and the principles of hadith were accepted and received …

Spending on One’s Family on the Day of ‘Ashura Spending on One’s Family on the Day of ‘Ashura

Question:
What is the virtue of spending on one’s family on the day of ‘Ashura and what is the authenticity of the hadith that encourages this sort of spending?
Answer:

The Messenger of Allah (upon him blessings and …

Muharram: Between Fact and Fiction Muharram: Between Fact and Fiction

By Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijri calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, “The number of months …

A Historical Analysis of ‘Ashura and its Relation to the Jewish Calendar A Historical Analysis of ‘Ashura and its Relation to the Jewish Calendar

By ‘Allamah  Abu ’l-Hasan ‘Ali al-Nadwi
The fast of ‘Ashura was prescribed before the fasts of Ramadan. The Jews observed it and so did the people of Arabia before the dawn of Islam.
It is related by …

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 …

Literary Aspects of the Qur’an: Al-Baydawi’s Interpretation of Alif Lam Mim Using the Rules of Tajweed Literary Aspects of the Qur’an: Al-Baydawi’s Interpretation of Alif Lam Mim Using the Rules of Tajweed

By Mawlana Dr M Mansur Ali 
The Qur’an, that inimitable symphony, the very sounds of which move men to tears and ecstasy, invigorated the barren hearts of camel shepherds and transformed them in to guiding stars …

The Status of the Tarawih Supplication (Tasbih) The Status of the Tarawih Supplication (Tasbih)

By Abrar Mirza
Tasbīh al-Tarāwīh
Traditionally, in each tarwīhah, the mustahabb break between each set of four rak’ahs of the Tarāwīh prayer, the Muslims of different regions, especially in Makkah and Madīnah, observed different acts of worship.  …