Islamic jurisprudence and principles

What is the proper Hijab? What is the proper Hijab? The issue of Hijab is not a new topic and it is as old as the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The Islamic view of Hijab is a more balanced one compared with the…

Why is the Inheritance of Men twice that of Women? Explanation Islam has placed certain responsibilities upon men, as a result of which, virtually one half of their earnings is spent upon women whereas no such responsibilities have been…

The Harmful Effects of Pork on the Health of a Person Question: What is the harm in eating pork, that Islam has prohibited it, whereas Christians consume it with delight? Answer: The present age has realized that pork has many…

Laws of Succession in Islam Memorandum on the Laws of Succession in Islam NOTE: We take pleasure in enclosing herewith the Memorandum submitted to the Commission on the Law of Succession recently appointed by the Government of Kenya, The…

Responsibilities of the Head of the Household Responsibilities of the Head of the Household: O ye who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is Men and Stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and)…

Temporary Marriages Temporary Marriages: Islam is a realistic and practical religion. Divinely inspired, it fits human nature like a glove. It does not exalt, as ideals, ways of life which are contrary to nature. It therefore rejected the…

Wuzu in the Holy Qur'an and the Hadith Wuzu in the Holy Qur'an and the Hadith: One of the rules on whose necessity and conditions for performing the five daily (obligatory) prayers all the Muslims have consensus is the purity (Taharah).…

What is meant by the Qualified Jurist? What is meant by the Qualified Jurist? The jurist who has general guardianship must meet all of the eight following conditions: a) Islam (being a Muslim) and Imaan (Faith) Allah, the Exalted, has…

Sources of Islamic Law Sources of Law In this respect all the laws of the world are not alike. Each one of them has been set forth by a particular source. From the point of view of its sources the law can be divided into four categories:…

Diversity In The Topics of Fiqh Chapter 3 THE CHAPTERS AND TITLES IN FIQH As mentioned earlier, the range of topics covered by Fiqh is very wide. It is therefore necessary to briefly acquaint oneself with the chapters and headings of…