Historiography Of Early Islam The historiography of early Islam refers to the study of the early history of Islam during the 7th century, from Muhammad’s first revelations in AD 610 until the disintegration of the Rashidun Caliphate in AD 661, and arguably throughout the 8th century and the duration of the...
Names and Titles Of Muhammad The names and titles of Muhammad, names and attributes of Muhammad, Names of Muhammad (أسماء النبي, Asmā’u ’n-Nabiyy) are the names of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and used by Muslims, where 88 of them are commonly known, but also countless names which are found mainly in the Quran and hadith literature. The Quran addresses Muhammad...
Islamic Perspective On Knowledge And Learning This article covers the Islamic Perspective on Knowledge and Learning. Progress in knowledge and technology may be likened to the widening ripples caused by a pebble thrown in a pool of water. All civilizations have benefited from the knowledge of their predecessors and made...
Regrets About Science And Technology The general atmosphere and conditions surrounding us promise great happiness so long as science and technology with all their facilities and fruits are devoted to the service of humanity. Today, we are as exposed to great calamities and dangers as we have open to us...
The Quran, Hadiths, And Modern Science This article covers The Quran, Hadiths, And Modern Science. The Qur’an does not constitute the sole source of doctrine and legislation in Islam. During Muhammad’s life and after his death, complementary information of a legislative nature was indeed sought in the study of the...
Qur’anic And Biblical Narrations Of The Exodus This article compares Qur’anic And Biblical Narrations Of The Exodus. With the Exodus from Egypt of Moses and his followers, (the first stage of their move to Canaan), we come to an event of great importance. It is an established historical event which...
Qur’anic And Biblical Narrations Of The Flood This article compares the Qur’anic And Biblical Narrations Of The Flood. The Biblical Narration of the Flood and the Criticism Leveled at It – A Reminder The examination of the Old Testament description of the Flood in the first part of this book...
Human Reproduction In The Qur’an This article covers Human Reproduction In The Qur’an. From the moment ancient human writings enter into detail (however slight) on the subject of reproduction, they inevitably make statements that are inaccurate. In the Middle Ages – and even in more recent times – reproduction was...
The Qur’an And The Sex Education This article covers the Qur’an and the sex education. Our epoch believes that it has made manifold discoveries in all possible fields. It is thought that great innovations have been made in the field of sex education, and the knowledge of the facts of...
The Creation Of The Animal And Vegetable Kingdoms In The Qur’an This article explains the creation of the animal and vegetable kingdoms in the Qur’an. Numerous verses describing the origins of life have been assembled in this chapter, along with certain aspects of the vegetable kingdom and general or specific...
The Creation Of The Earth In The Qur’an This article has a description of the creation of the earth in the Qur’an. As in the case of the subjects already examined, the verses of the Qur’an dealing with the Earth are dispersed throughout the Book. It is difficult to classify...
Astronomy In The Qur’an This article covers the answer to the question: “Is there any the mentioning of the Astronomy In The Qur’an?“ The Qur’an is full of reflections on the Heavens. In the preceding chapter on the Creation, we saw how the plurality of the Heavens and Earths was...
The Creation Of The Heavens And The Earth This article compares The Creation of The Heavens and the Earth in The Holy Books. DIFFERENCES FROM AND RESEMBLANCES TO THE BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION In contrast to the Old Testament, the Qur’an does not provide a unified description of the Creation. Instead of...
The Authenticity Of The Qur’an The authenticity of The Qur’an: How It Came To Be Written Thanks to its undisputed authenticity, the text of the Qur’an holds a unique place among the books of Revelation, shared neither by the Old nor the New Testament. In the first two sections of...
The Qur’an And Modern Science This article explores the relationship between the Qur’an and modern science. The debt of gratitude I owe to the late King Faisal, whose memory I salute with deepest respect, is indeed very great: the fact that I was given the signal honour of hearing him...
How Should Believers Invite Others to Faith? This article covers the answer to the question: “How Should Believers Invite Others to Faith?“ The aim of sending the Prophets is communicating the divine message, which is the most important and vital obligation incumbent on humanity. That is to say, to enlighten...
Omniscience Omniscience is the capacity to know everything including the future. In monotheistic religions, such as Sikhism and the Abrahamic religions, this is an attribute of God. In some other religions that do not include a supreme deity, such as Buddhism and Jainism, omniscience is an attribute that any individual can eventually attain. Islam In...
The Opening (Al Fatihah) The Opening or Al Fātihah (الْفَاتِحَة) is the first chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyāt) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of God. This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt). The primary literal meaning of the expression “al-Fātiḥah” is “The...
Prophet Muhammad’s Prayers We have collected some of the best Prophet Muhammad‘s Prayers to use in request to God. May these prayers for safety bring you comfort and peace of mind. May these prayers for strength encourage your spirit and strengthen your faith. Muhammad According to Islamic doctrine, he was...
Moses’ Prayers Moses was a prophet according to the teachings of the Abrahamic religions. Scholarly consensus sees Moses as a legendary figure and not a historical person. According to the Hebrew Bible, he was adopted by an Egyptian princess, and later in life became the leader of the Israelites and lawgiver, to...