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 dynamics of doubt in the American Muslim community, this info-graphic provides an elaboration of some […]
God’s Grace and Free Will
I wanted to share with you an excerpt from my second book, The Qur’an Discussions. . . this line of questions pops up a lot in my classes, so I thought you might find it interesting: I have two questions about verses in the Qur’an: 1) V2:6 and V2:7 (i.e., in the second Surah on verse six […]
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 this approach are not only to provide hope and relief to the care-seeker, but also […]
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 different approaches to the Sunnah and Hadith criticism could result in different understandings of Islam […]
Sexuality is a Social Construct
Consider a Muslim who has same-sex attraction and comes to their imam or youth leader or mentor on how to deal with this issue. How would you advise the care-giver to help him or her provide effective and compassionate counseling and pastoral care? Islamic Seminary professor This example brings with it a host of complications, […]
Refuting the “Qur’an-Only” Movement
In my opinion, there is no Islam. Instead there are Bukharizm, Muslimizm… and so on. Who is saying that Holy Qur’an is incomplete? The answer is “so called SAHIH” hadith collections. Who is saying that our Prophet A.S. had forgotten Qur’an verses. Guess what? SAHIH COLLECTIONS again. Who is saying that a goat ate the […]
