Ahmed Rashed

Ahmed Rashed

The Verse of the Sword

Regarding ayahs 9:2–6, is God commanding an Islamic state to conduct a foreign policy, which is the following: First, make a treaty with idolatrous nations and if they maintain the terms of the treaty then peaceful coexistence is possible. Second,…

Prayer of the Oppressed

This attachment is so profound, so inspiring, and so poignant, that I had to share. . . It touches on many points regarding the cosmic purpose and response to oppression and puts them all in the context of over-arching justice.…

Literal Interpretations of the Qur’an?

I do understand that, as in all religions, there are a variety of opinions as to how literal their Holy Book(s) ought to be interpreted. I could well imagine that you would be of the more liberal persuasion. My problem…

What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam?

I stumbled across this info-graphic and wanted to share it with you. . . What are some of the paths that lead toward doubt for American Muslims? Based on the inaugural project of  Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research exploring the…

Muslims and Mental-Spiritual Health

Spirituality and religion are key strengths in personal well-being. This holistic paradigm brings into balance all aspects of the human experience, addressing those maladies and character flaws which would otherwise be considered out-of-scope for contemporary clinical psychotherapy. The goals of…

The Validity and Applicability of the Sunnah

Did anyone in early Islamic history deny the legal validity of the Sunnah? Explain why there has been and continues to be a heated debate over the applicability of the Sunnah. Also, explain some ways, and give examples, in which…