Methodology

Ibn Atta’ on Keeping Priorities Straight

In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: A sign of following one’s whims is to be active with optional good deeds while being lazy with required obligations. The next step in our journey to Allah requires sound knowledge and deep understanding. The Prophet (Allah’s peace…
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Book Launch: SouthAfrican edition, Maqasid as Philosophy

A presentation about the book, Maqasid al Shariah : As Philosophy of Islamic Law – Jasser Auda: the experience with its translations, the objectives of the book: reconstructing Usul via maqasid, updating Usul with contemporary philosophy, blurring the line between law/fiqh and thought/fikr, and proposing a systems approach to maqasid as…
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Reciting Quran & Tawaf: Women in Menses Excluded?

In the previous part, Dr. Jasser Auda discussed the scholars’ opinions regarding the permissibly of visiting mosques for menstruating women. In this part, he investigates whether a woman in period is allowed to recite the Quran and do Tawaf.   As for reciting the Quran by a menstruating woman or ajunubperson,…
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