…the couple to remember anything good that they shared. As Salma Abugideiri and [Zainab Alwani] explain in What Islam says about domestic violence (Herndon: FAITH, 2008): “The psychological… View Article…
Marriage: The Cornerstone of Civilization Read More »
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Reclaiming a Lost Tradition Read More »
…example, this chapter draws attention to hadith scholarship identified with a revisionary body of literature that takes as its scope the verification and validation of a prophetic tradition. View Article…
With A’isha In Mind: Reading Surat Al-Nur Through The Quran’s Structural Unity Read More »
…science. Today, in American academia and the public sphere, we are witnessing the study of world religions, interreligious dialogues, comparative religion studies become part of the educational curriculum. View Article…
Teaching Other Faiths About Islam Read More »
…concise overview of the classical and contemporary debates concerning the genealogy of this method, including examples and a brief analysis of the works of a number of modern scholars who…
A Methodology for Understanding the Qurʾān in the Modern Day Read More »
…created equal as regards their inherent worth and value, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or class. Islam prohibited any oppressive behavior that violates justice, mercy, equality, and freedom. View Article…
Family Relations: An Islamic Perspective Read More »
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…its interpretations continue to be relevant for every age and society? When there is a multiplicity of interpretations, how do we determine which interpretation best reflects God’s intention? View Article…
The Qur’an: The Arbiter of Diverse Interpretations Read More »
…(guidance), as stated in the second surah 2:2-5, “This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who are cautious and mindful of Allah.” View Article…
Seeking Guidance: Contemplating the Qur’an Read More »
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Family Planning and Islamic Jurisprudence Read More »
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