The Character of the Ottomans

The Ottoman’s have long been the point of attack and criticism by various rivals and opposing states. These criticisms were often based on a religious platform subject to positions undermining the religious harmony that was established during Ottoman rule. However, despite these views it should be known that the character of the Ottoman Government is [...]

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Sufism Is An Obligation on Muslims

According to the Radd al-Mukhtar, a compilation of fatawa by Imam al-Azam, Abu Hanifa (ra), it is obligatory on Muslims to acquire some knowledge of tasawwuf, saying:

“It is fard-i ‘ain for every Muslim, man or woman, to learn kalam, fiqh and tasawwuf as much as necessary out of these eight branches, and it is a [...]

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New Jersey Sex Offenders Banned From Internet

In this age, an age where technological advances have given rise to the digital device as an “indispensable” part of our daily lives, we find that coupled with these works of wonder are new ways to abuse other human beings. One such form of abuse is criminal sex offense, where the internet is used as [...]

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Why Do Women Convert to Islam?

I get a lot of emails from Americans – of various political backgrounds – with a lot to say about Islam. This happens usually after I write posts like, Making A Modern Muslim World, On Theocracy and Liberty and Is Islam Compatible with Democracy and frankly, I know what I’m getting myself into when I [...]

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Knowledge Before Speaking or Action

Its interesting when an issue that I find troubling, especially as a personal issue or something that I find challenging in life, are addressed in literature, talks or lectures that I come across in passing. This recently happened when I was watching an interview with Hamza Yusuf, arguably the most notable Islamic Scholar in America, [...]

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