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The Role of Ijtihad in Legislation
Martyr Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari The terms ‘mujtahid’ and ‘ijtihad’ are nowadays among those which have acquired great currency, even sanctity,…
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Philosophy Behind Some of the Prohibited Acts of Islam
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Nasir Makarim Shirazi What is the philosophy behind the prohibition of gambling? It is very rare to…
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Al-Masadd (PALM FIBRE)
Surah Al-Masadd In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Perish the hands of the Father of Flame! Perish…
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The West’s Materialistic Approach to Law
By: Ayatullah Professor Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi As stated before, according to Islam, the society is in need of law—law…
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The Preconditions to the Aqd of Marriage
By Saleem Bhimji Even before we discuss the rulings and method of reciting the marriage Aqd and married life in…
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Abu Jahl and Usurpers of Caliphate
Clearly, it was sheer good fortune that resulted in usurpers of caliphate acquiring positions of power and authority in Islam,…
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Importance of Early Marriage in Islam
The institution of marriage has been given tremendous importance in Islam. Generally, in the terms of jurisprudence it is highly…
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Importance of Commerce in Islamic Economics
By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim Commerce is considered the chief and most important economic profession. It identifies market…
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Merits of the month of Rajab
Merits of Rajab Rajab marks the beginning of the spiritual season of every believer ending with the end of the…
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What is the biggest qualification for Imamat according to Quran?
Muslims have advanced various parameters and qualifications for leadership of the nation after the Prophet (s.a.w.a.). These are some of…
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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…
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Why is Pork Forbidden in Islam?
Bob: Tell me why is it that a Muslim is very particular about the words Halaal and Haraam; what do…