Sunnis, Shias, and Caliphate
This is an interesting email I received from one of my students a few years ago. I am sharing this with you because I felt you may find it beneficial and thoughtful. . . “I have some questions from last…
What Would A Muslim Say:
Conversations, Questions, and Answers About Islam
What Would A Muslim Say:
Conversations, Questions, and Answers About Islam
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Sex and Marriage in Islam
I wanted to share with you an excerpt from my debut book, What Would a Muslim Say. . . I am explaining the Articles of Faith over email to one of my students. After a couple of exchanges about beliefs and worship, he sends…
Why is the Qur’an written in Arabic?
Hi Ahmed, Please let me know if you could assist me with this. If Islam is the true religion of God, why did he cater the religion toward Arabs? Why is the Qur’an written in Arabic? It makes it extremely…
Free Will and Sharia Law
Dear Ahmed, Does free will allow Muslim judges to choose the path of not sentencing someone? For example, you mentioned in class that “adultery, theft, and treason have single fixed penalties, but armed robbery, murder, and manslaughter have multiple penalty…
Once upon a time. . .
This is a story I told one of my online students many years ago. It is relevant for today’s climate, and I thought you would appreciate it. Enjoy!
Sin, Repentance, and Akhlaq
The Wisdom in Allah’s Allowing Sin Ibn al-Qayyim connects the wisdom behind the existence of Satan to the wisdom behind Allah decreeing sin and evil in the world. First of all, he emphasizes that Allah’s creation of both good and…