Islamic Laws

  • Jurisprudence of Human Cloning

    Ayatollah as-Sayyed Muhammad Saeed al-Hakim [ha] Translator: Mohammad Basim Al-Ansari Human Cloning Q) Is it permissible to create a human being using cloning if this scientific process became possible? And what are the associated conditions? A) Producing a living creature…

  • Divisions of Obligations

    By: Ayatullah Ali Meshkini Independent and Dependent Obligations An independent obligation is an action that is obligatory in itself, not for accomplishing another action, such as performance of the obligatory prayers and observance of the obligatory fasting. A dependent obligation…

  • Who is the Law Maker?

    A Definition of Law We hope that this study would provide a clear vision to humanity and present in its true perspective the thought and position of the Muslim individual, who unfortunately due to the distortions made by materialistic imperialism…

  • Islam: The Universal Legislation for Mankind

    From our aforementioned general and all-embracing look at the beings, including man, the following important facts of this vast universe and life can be inferred: • Unity of Origin- Allah, the Exalted. • Unity of Creation- comprising numerous parts. •…

  • Employers and Employees Relations in Islam

    By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Employers who do not respect their employees do not respect their own businesses. Without happy employees, your business cannot prosper; and you cannot have happy employees unless you respect and boost their self-esteem. One of the…

  • Rules of Partnership in Islam

    By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Imam Zaynu ‘1-‘Abidin (a.s.) writes, “It is the right of your partner that you should: • take his burden upon yourself if he is absent, and • work equally with him when he is present. •…

  • Business Laws in Islam

    By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Islamic laws are of five types: obligatory (wajib), recommended (mustahab), discouraged (makruh), permissible (mubah) and forbidden (haram). Business, trades and professions in Islam would also fall into these five categories. 1. Wajib/Obligatory” (a) On an individual…

  • Haram Business and Trade

    By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi 1. Intoxicating Drinks Almighty Allah says, “They ask you about intoxicants and games of chance. Say, ‘In both of them there is a great sin and profits for men, but their sin is greater than their…

  • Sanctity of Property in Islam

    By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Islam has put great emphasis on the sanctity of property (mal) and its ownership. No one has the right to take the property, money or labor of another person without his permission. Allah says, “O you…

  • The Non-Muslim Work Environment

    By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi According to the 2001 census of Canada, the number of Muslim s has increased considerably, especially in cosmopolitan cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. The census shows that Muslims are the fourth largest religious group in…

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