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Encyclopedic articles on all aspects of Islam. Scholar-verified with source citations.
200 articles
The Five Pillars of Islam
The fundamental acts of worship that form the foundation of Muslim life: Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.
TheologyThe Six Pillars of Iman (Faith)
The articles of faith in Islam: belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and Divine Decree.
TheologyTawhid — Islamic Monotheism
The absolute oneness of Allah in His lordship, worship, and names and attributes. The foundation of Islamic theology.
WorshipSalah — The Islamic Prayer
The five daily prayers: their times, conditions, pillars, obligations, and recommended acts according to all four madhabs.
WorshipZakat — Obligatory Charity
The third pillar of Islam. Who must pay, what is owed, the eight categories of recipients, and calculation methods.
WorshipFasting in Ramadan
The rules of fasting: who must fast, what breaks the fast, exemptions, and the spiritual dimensions of Sawm.
WorshipHajj — The Pilgrimage to Mecca
The fifth pillar of Islam. The rites, conditions, and spiritual significance of the annual pilgrimage.
JurisprudenceThe Four Madhabs — Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence
An overview of the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali schools: their founders, methodologies, and geographic spread.
JurisprudenceIntroduction to Hadith Sciences (Mustalah al-Hadith)
The methodology of hadith authentication: classification, narrator evaluation, chain analysis, and grading systems.
FamilyMarriage in Islam (Nikah)
The Islamic framework for marriage: conditions, rights and obligations, mahr, and the role of the wali.
FinanceRiba (Interest) in Islam
Why interest is prohibited in Islam, the types of riba, and Islamic alternatives for financing and banking.
TheologyShirk — Associating Partners with Allah
The gravest sin in Islam. Types of shirk (major and minor), its manifestations, and how to avoid it.
TheologyBid'ah — Innovation in Religion
What constitutes religious innovation, the scholarly difference between good and bad innovation, and its boundaries.
HistoryThe Compilation of the Quran
How the Quran was preserved: from oral memorization during the Prophet's life to the standardized mushaf under Caliph Uthman.
HistoryThe Rashidun Caliphate
The era of the four rightly-guided caliphs: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali. The golden age of Islamic governance.
WorshipWudu — Ritual Ablution
The purification before prayer: obligatory acts, sunnah acts, nullifiers, and the fiqh of wudu across the four schools.
WorshipTayammum — Dry Ablution
The alternative purification with clean earth when water is unavailable or harmful. Conditions and method.
WorshipGhusl — Ritual Bath
The full-body purification: when it is required, obligatory acts, sunnah method, and differences among madhabs.
WorshipThe Adhan — Call to Prayer
The history, words, method, and virtues of the Islamic call to prayer that echoes across Muslim lands five times daily.
WorshipSujud as-Sahw — Prostration of Forgetfulness
The remedy for mistakes in prayer: when it is required, how to perform it, and the differences among the schools.
WorshipSalat al-Janazah — The Funeral Prayer
The communal obligation of praying over the deceased: its method, conditions, and rulings across the madhabs.
WorshipSalat al-Istikhara — The Prayer of Guidance
How to seek Allah's guidance when facing decisions: the prayer, its dua, and common misconceptions.
WorshipSalat at-Tarawih — Ramadan Night Prayers
The voluntary night prayers of Ramadan: their origin, number of rak'ahs, and the scholarly discussion.
WorshipI'tikaf — Spiritual Retreat in the Mosque
The practice of secluding oneself in the mosque for worship, especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
WorshipUmrah — The Lesser Pilgrimage
The rites of Umrah: ihram, tawaf, sa'i, and the differences from Hajj. A step-by-step guide.
WorshipSadaqah — Voluntary Charity
Beyond zakat: the unlimited reward of giving, types of sadaqah, sadaqah jariyah, and the best forms of giving.
WorshipFidyah and Kaffarah — Compensation in Islamic Law
The two forms of expiation for missed or broken religious obligations: who owes them and how to fulfill them.
WorshipDhikr — Remembrance of Allah
The practice of remembering Allah: morning and evening adhkar, post-prayer supplications, and their virtues.
TheologyTawhid ar-Rububiyyah — Oneness of Lordship
The belief that Allah alone is the Creator, Sustainer, Provider, and Sovereign of all existence.
TheologyTawhid al-Uluhiyyah — Oneness of Worship
Directing all acts of worship exclusively to Allah. The Tawhid that every prophet called their people to.
TheologyTawhid al-Asma wa al-Sifat — Oneness of Names and Attributes
Affirming Allah's Names and Attributes as He described Himself, without distortion, denial, or comparison to creation.
TheologyAngels in Islam
The world of angels: their nature, duties, major angels, and why belief in them is a pillar of faith.
TheologyJinn in Islam
The creation of jinn, their nature, the believing and disbelieving among them, and protection from their harm.
TheologyThe Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah)
The resurrection, the reckoning, the Scale, the Bridge, and the final abode: Paradise or Hellfire.
TheologyJannah — Paradise in Islam
Descriptions of Paradise from the Quran and Sunnah: its levels, gates, rivers, and the ultimate reward of seeing Allah.
TheologyJahannam — The Hellfire
Descriptions of the Hellfire from the Quran and Sunnah: its levels, punishments, and who will be saved.
TheologyQadr — Divine Decree and Predestination
Belief in Allah's pre-knowledge, recording, will, and creation of all things. Reconciling free will and destiny.
TheologyShafa'ah — Intercession on the Day of Judgment
The types of intercession, who may intercede, and the conditions under which Allah permits it.
TheologyBarzakh — The Life Between Death and Resurrection
The intermediate realm: the questioning in the grave, the punishment and bliss of barzakh, and the soul's journey.
TheologySigns of the Hour
The minor and major signs preceding the Day of Judgment as described in the Quran and authentic hadiths.
TheologyAl-Isra wa al-Miraj — The Night Journey and Ascension
The Prophet's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, and his ascension through the seven heavens.
TheologyNubuwwah — Prophethood in Islam
The concept of prophethood: why Allah sends prophets, their qualities, and the seal of prophecy.
TheologyWahy — Divine Revelation in Islam
How Allah communicates with His prophets: the forms of revelation and the preservation of the divine message.
JurisprudenceThe Hanafi School of Jurisprudence
The largest madhab in the Muslim world: its founder Abu Hanifah, methodology, key positions, and geographic spread.
JurisprudenceThe Maliki School of Jurisprudence
The school of Medina: Imam Malik, his Muwatta, the practice of the people of Medina, and its geographic spread.
JurisprudenceThe Shafi'i School of Jurisprudence
The school that systematized usul al-fiqh: Imam al-Shafi'i, his Risalah, and the school's global influence.
JurisprudenceThe Hanbali School of Jurisprudence
The school of Imam Ahmad: text over opinion, the Musnad, and the Hanbali influence on Islamic revival.
JurisprudenceIjtihad — Independent Legal Reasoning
When and how scholars exercise independent reasoning to derive new rulings from the Quran and Sunnah.
JurisprudenceQiyas — Analogical Reasoning in Islamic Law
The fourth source of Islamic law: how scholars derive new rulings by analogy to existing ones.
JurisprudenceIjma — Scholarly Consensus
The third source of Islamic law: what constitutes consensus, its authority, and famous examples throughout history.
JurisprudenceMaqasid al-Shariah — Objectives of Islamic Law
The five essential objectives: preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and wealth.
JurisprudenceHalal and Haram — The Lawful and Prohibited
The Islamic framework for determining what is permissible and prohibited, and the principles governing gray areas.
HistoryThe Battle of Badr
The first major battle in Islamic history: 313 Muslims against 1,000 Quraysh, and how divine aid secured victory.
HistoryThe Battle of Uhud
The second major battle: the reversal of fortune, the wounding of the Prophet, and the lessons for the ummah.
HistoryThe Battle of the Trench (al-Khandaq)
The siege of Medina: Salman al-Farisi's trench strategy, the coalition of enemies, and the decisive divine intervention.
HistoryThe Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
The diplomatic turning point: how a seemingly disadvantageous treaty became the greatest victory for Islam.
HistoryThe Conquest of Mecca (Fath Makkah)
The peaceful liberation of Mecca: 10,000 Muslims marching, the general amnesty, and the cleansing of the Kaaba.
HistoryThe Migration to Abyssinia
The first Muslim migration: seeking refuge from Quraysh persecution under the Christian king al-Najashi.
HistoryThe Islamic Golden Age
How Muslims led the world in science, medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy from the 8th to 14th centuries.
HistoryThe Ottoman Caliphate
Six centuries of Islamic governance: from Osman I to the fall. The last caliphate and its impact on the Muslim world.
HistoryAl-Andalus — Islamic Spain
Eight centuries of Muslim rule in Iberia: Cordoba, convivencia, architecture, scholarship, and the Reconquista.
HistoryThe Crusades — An Islamic Perspective
The Crusader invasions, Muslim resistance, Salahuddin's reconquest of Jerusalem, and lasting lessons.
HistoryThe Spread of Islam in Africa
From the first migration to Abyssinia to the great empires of Mali and Songhai: Islam's deep roots in Africa.
HistoryThe Spread of Islam in Southeast Asia
How Islam spread through trade to Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines. The largest Muslim populations today.
HistoryThe House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah)
Baghdad's legendary center of learning: the translation movement, scientific breakthroughs, and intellectual legacy.
HistoryThe Fall of Baghdad (1258 CE)
The Mongol destruction of the Abbasid capital: the devastation, aftermath, and the Muslim world's recovery.
FamilyNikah — The Islamic Marriage Contract
The sacred contract of marriage in Islam: its spiritual dimensions, legal requirements, and social significance.
FamilyTalaq — Islamic Divorce
The permissible but disliked act: types of divorce, the waiting period, khul, and rights of both parties.
FamilyRights of Parents in Islam
The immense status of parents in Islam: Quranic commands, hadiths on honoring them, and the reward of kindness.
FamilyRights of Children in Islam
What children are owed: a good name, education, love, justice between siblings, and spiritual upbringing.
FamilyRights of Neighbors in Islam
Jibril kept advising about the neighbor until the Prophet thought the neighbor would inherit. The Islamic neighbor ethic.
SocietyIslamic Brotherhood (al-Ukhuwwah)
The bond of faith that unites all Muslims: its foundations, obligations, and role in building a just society.
SocietyStatus of Women in Islam
The Quranic framework for women's rights: spiritual equality, property rights, education, and historical women of Islam.
SocietyOrphan Care in Islam (Kafaalat al-Yatim)
The Quran's emphasis on protecting orphans, the reward for their caretakers, and the prohibition of wronging them.
EthicsAdab — Islamic Etiquette and Manners
The Prophetic etiquettes for eating, drinking, sleeping, greeting, visiting, and social interaction.
EthicsHaya — Modesty in Islam
The comprehensive Islamic concept of modesty: in dress, speech, behavior, and the gaze. A branch of faith.
EthicsTawbah — Repentance in Islam
The door of repentance: conditions for valid tawbah, major vs minor sins, and the infinite mercy of Allah.
EthicsSabr — Patience in Islam
The virtue that encompasses all trials: patience in worship, patience from sin, and patience with Allah's decree.
EthicsShukr — Gratitude in Islam
The duty and reward of being grateful to Allah: with the heart, tongue, and limbs.
EthicsTawakkul — Reliance on Allah
Trusting in Allah while taking the means. The balance between effort and surrender in Islamic spirituality.
EthicsIkhlas — Sincerity in Worship
The soul of every good deed: worshipping Allah purely for His sake, free from showing off or worldly motives.
EthicsIhsan — Excellence in Worship
The highest level of faith: to worship Allah as though you see Him. The hadith of Jibril and the station of ihsan.
EthicsHusn al-Khuluq — Good Character in Islam
The prophetic mission of perfecting character: what good character means and its weight on the Day of Judgment.
EthicsGheebah — Backbiting in Islam
The prohibited act of speaking about someone in their absence: its definition, exceptions, and severity.
EthicsHasad — Envy in Islam
The destructive sin of envy: its definition, spiritual damage, and the prophetic remedies for removing it from the heart.
EthicsKibr — Arrogance in Islam
The sin that barred Iblis from Paradise: its definition, manifestations, and the prophetic warnings against it.
FinanceIslamic Banking — Principles and Practice
The foundations of Islamic finance: risk-sharing, asset-backing, and the alternatives to interest-based banking.
FinanceMurabaha — Cost-Plus Financing
The most common Islamic financing instrument: how it works, its conditions, and how it differs from interest.
FinanceMusharakah — Islamic Partnership
The equity-based financing model: joint investment, shared risk and reward, and its role in Islamic economic justice.
FinanceTakaful — Islamic Insurance
The Shariah-compliant alternative to conventional insurance: mutual cooperation, shared risk, and charitable pooling.
FinanceWaqf — Islamic Endowment
The institution that built Islamic civilization: how waqf funded mosques, schools, hospitals, and public services.
QuranUlum al-Quran — Sciences of the Quran
The disciplines that serve Quran understanding: revelation history, recitation modes, Arabic rhetoric, and more.
QuranTafsir Methodology — Interpreting the Quran
The science of Quran exegesis: its sources, types, major works, and the qualifications of a mufassir.
HadithHadith Classification — Grades and Categories
How scholars grade hadith: sahih, hasan, da'if, and mawdu. The criteria for authentication and their application.
HadithIsnad — The Chain of Narration
The unique Islamic system of tracing reports back to the Prophet through documented chains of human transmission.
QuranNaskh — Abrogation in the Quran and Sunnah
The concept of abrogation: what it means, scholarly views, examples, and common misconceptions.
HistoryIslam in the Modern World
The challenges and revival of the Muslim ummah in the contemporary era: colonialism's legacy, reform, and renewal.
JurisprudenceUrf — Custom in Islamic Law
How local customs and social norms are incorporated into Islamic legal rulings within Shariah boundaries.
DawahDawah — Calling to Islam
The obligation of inviting to Islam: methodology from the Quran and Sunnah, wisdom, and beautiful preaching.
DawahA New Muslim's Guide
Just took your shahada? A practical guide to the first steps: prayer, fasting, community, and growing in faith.
HistoryThe Islamic Golden Age Under the Abbasids
How the Abbasid Caliphate fostered breakthroughs in science, medicine, philosophy, and mathematics from the 8th to 13th centuries.
HistoryAl-Andalus: Muslim Spain and Its Legacy
The rise, flourishing, and fall of Islamic civilization on the Iberian Peninsula, spanning nearly 800 years of cultural exchange.
HistoryOttoman Scholars and Their Contributions
The intellectual tradition of the Ottoman Empire, from Sheyhulislam fatwas to advances in astronomy, architecture, and law.
HistoryThe Umayyad Caliphate: Expansion and Achievements
The Umayyad dynasty's role in spreading Islam from Spain to Central Asia and its contributions to architecture, administration, and Arabic language.
JurisprudenceWudu in Detail: Conditions, Obligations, and Sunnahs
A comprehensive guide to ritual ablution covering its prerequisites, obligatory acts, recommended practices, and nullifiers across the four madhabs.
JurisprudenceConditions and Pillars of Salah
The nine conditions that must be met before prayer and the fourteen pillars (arkan) that constitute valid salah in Islamic jurisprudence.
JurisprudenceFasting Rules: Obligations, Exemptions, and Makeup Days
Who must fast, who is exempt, what breaks the fast, and how to make up missed days according to the four schools of thought.
FinanceThe Eight Categories of Zakat Recipients
A detailed look at the eight groups eligible for zakat as mentioned in Quran 9:60, with scholarly rulings on distribution.
HistoryKhadijah bint Khuwaylid: The First Believer
The life and legacy of the Prophet's first wife, a successful businesswoman who was the first person to accept Islam.
HistoryAisha bint Abi Bakr: Scholar of the Ummah
The remarkable scholarship of Aisha, who narrated over 2,200 hadiths and was a leading authority in fiqh, medicine, and poetry.
HistoryFatimah az-Zahra: Leader of the Women of Paradise
The life of the Prophet's beloved daughter Fatimah, her devotion, her family, and her status in Islam.
FamilyWomen's Rights in Islam: A Comprehensive Overview
The rights Islam grants women in education, property, marriage, inheritance, and public life, as established by the Quran and Sunnah.
JurisprudenceUsul al-Fiqh: Foundations of Islamic Jurisprudence
An introduction to the principles scholars use to derive rulings from the Quran, Sunnah, ijma, and qiyas.
JurisprudenceMustalah al-Hadith: The Science of Hadith Classification
How scholars classify hadiths as sahih, hasan, and da'if, and the methodology behind isnad criticism and matn analysis.
EducationArabic Grammar (Nahw): The Key to Understanding the Quran
The importance of Arabic grammar in Quranic exegesis, the contributions of Sibawayh and al-Khalil, and the Basran-Kufan schools.
DawahIslam and Christianity: Key Theological Differences
A respectful comparison of core beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, scripture, and the afterlife in Islam and Christianity.
DawahIslam and Judaism: Shared Roots and Divergences
Exploring the Abrahamic connection between Islam and Judaism, from monotheism and dietary laws to prophets and scripture.
FinanceSukuk: Islamic Bonds and Asset-Backed Securities
How sukuk provide sharia-compliant investment vehicles by structuring returns around tangible assets rather than interest payments.
FinanceTakaful: The Islamic Alternative to Conventional Insurance
How takaful operates on principles of mutual cooperation and shared risk, avoiding gharar and riba found in conventional insurance.
FinanceMurabaha: Cost-Plus Financing in Islamic Banking
The mechanics of murabaha transactions, where a bank purchases an asset and resells it at a disclosed markup, as a riba-free alternative.
CommunityBuilding Strong Muslim Communities
Principles and practical strategies for developing vibrant, supportive Muslim communities rooted in the Prophetic model of brotherhood.
CommunityEngaging Muslim Youth: Challenges and Solutions
Addressing identity, belonging, and faith challenges facing Muslim youth in modern societies while strengthening their connection to the deen.
Daily LifeMental Health from an Islamic Perspective
How Islam addresses mental well-being through spiritual practices, community support, and the balance between tawakkul and seeking professional help.
FamilyIslamic Parenting: Raising Righteous Children
Quranic and Prophetic guidance on nurturing children with love, discipline, and strong Islamic values from infancy to adulthood.
FamilyRights of Children in Islam
The comprehensive rights Islam grants children, including the right to a good name, education, fair treatment, and spiritual upbringing.
TheologyDeath and Dying in Islam
The Islamic teachings on preparing for death, the etiquette of visiting the sick, the rights of the dying, and the moment the soul departs.
WorshipIslamic Funeral Rites: From Ghusl to Burial
A step-by-step guide to the Islamic funeral process including washing the deceased, shrouding, janazah prayer, and burial customs.
QuranProphet Ibrahim (Abraham): The Friend of Allah
The story of Ibrahim, from smashing the idols to the ultimate test of sacrificing his son, and his role as the father of monotheism.
QuranProphet Musa (Moses): The Kalimullah
The life of Musa, from his rescue as an infant to confronting Pharaoh, the parting of the sea, and receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai.
QuranProphet Isa (Jesus) in Islam
The Islamic account of Isa ibn Maryam: his miraculous birth, his mission, his miracles, and his ascension to heaven.
QuranProphet Nuh (Noah) and the Great Flood
The first major messenger's 950-year mission, the building of the ark, and the lesson of steadfastness in the face of rejection.
QuranProphet Yusuf (Joseph): The Best of Stories
The Quran calls Surah Yusuf 'the best of stories,' tracing his journey from betrayal by his brothers to becoming the minister of Egypt.
QuranProphets Dawud and Sulayman: Kingdom and Wisdom
The father-son prophets who were granted kingdom, wisdom, the Psalms, and dominion over wind and jinn.
HistoryAbu Bakr as-Siddiq: The First Caliph
The life of the Prophet's closest companion, the first adult male to accept Islam, and the leader who preserved the ummah after the Prophet's death.
HistoryUmar ibn al-Khattab: The Just Ruler
The second caliph whose conversion strengthened Islam, whose justice became legendary, and whose reign saw massive territorial expansion.
HistoryUthman ibn Affan: The Compiler of the Quran
The third caliph known for his generosity, his marriage to two of the Prophet's daughters, and his standardization of the Quranic text.
HistoryAli ibn Abi Talib: The Gate of Knowledge
The fourth caliph, the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, known for his deep knowledge, bravery, and eloquence.
HistoryKhalid ibn al-Walid: The Sword of Allah
The military genius who never lost a battle, from his early opposition to Islam to becoming the most celebrated Muslim commander.
HistorySalahuddin al-Ayyubi and the Liberation of Jerusalem
The life of the Kurdish Muslim leader who united the Muslim world and recaptured Jerusalem with chivalry and mercy.
CultureIslamic Calligraphy: The Art of the Divine Word
The history, major scripts (Kufic, Naskh, Thuluth, Nastaliq), and spiritual significance of Arabic calligraphy in Islamic civilization.
CultureIslamic Architecture: The Masjid Through the Ages
From the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to the grand mosques of Istanbul, an exploration of Islamic architectural principles and styles.
CultureGeometric Patterns in Islamic Art
The mathematical precision and spiritual symbolism behind the intricate geometric designs found in mosques, manuscripts, and textiles.
ScienceIbn Sina (Avicenna) and the Canon of Medicine
How Ibn Sina's al-Qanun fi al-Tibb became the standard medical textbook in both the Islamic world and Europe for over 500 years.
ScienceAl-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra
The mathematician whose name gave us 'algorithm' and whose book al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala founded algebra.
ScienceIbn al-Haytham: Pioneer of Modern Optics
The scientist who established the experimental method and revolutionized the understanding of light, vision, and optics.
ScienceMuslim Contributions to Astronomy
From the astrolabe to star catalogs, how Muslim astronomers mapped the heavens and laid the groundwork for modern astronomy.
ScienceAl-Zahrawi: The Father of Modern Surgery
The Andalusian physician who wrote al-Tasrif, a 30-volume medical encyclopedia that introduced over 200 surgical instruments.
QuranProphet Adam: The First Human and First Prophet
The creation of Adam from clay, the prostration of the angels, the test in Paradise, and the descent to earth as the first prophet.
QuranProphet Ayyub (Job): The Epitome of Patience
The trial of Ayyub, who lost his health, wealth, and children yet remained grateful to Allah, becoming the ultimate example of sabr.
QuranProphet Yunus (Jonah) and the Whale
The story of Yunus who left his people in frustration, was swallowed by a great fish, and turned to Allah in the depths of darkness.
SpiritualityIhsan: The Pursuit of Excellence in Worship
The highest level of faith: worshipping Allah as if you see Him, knowing that even if you do not see Him, He sees you.
SpiritualityTawbah: The Door of Repentance
The conditions of sincere repentance, the boundless mercy of Allah toward those who turn back, and stories of accepted tawbah.
SpiritualityTaqwa: Developing God-Consciousness
The meaning, levels, and practical steps toward cultivating taqwa, the quality the Quran identifies as the measure of true honor.
SpiritualitySabr: The Virtue of Patience in Islam
How Islam defines patience, the three types of sabr, and the immense rewards promised to those who endure with steadfastness.
SpiritualityShukr: The Practice of Gratitude to Allah
Gratitude with the heart, tongue, and limbs. How being grateful increases blessings and protects from divine punishment.
Daily LifeHalal Food: Dietary Guidelines in Islam
What makes food halal or haram, the requirements for proper dhabihah slaughter, and the ruling on seafood, hunting, and doubtful matters.
Daily LifeIslamic Dress Code: Modesty for Men and Women
The principles of modest dress in Islam, the requirements of hijab, the awrah for men and women, and the wisdom behind these guidelines.
Daily LifeIslamic Etiquettes of Eating and Drinking
Prophetic guidance on eating: saying bismillah, eating with the right hand, not wasting food, and the sunnahs of meals.
WorshipMorning and Evening Adhkar
The authentic supplications and remembrances the Prophet prescribed for morning and evening, with their sources and virtues.
FamilyThe Nikah: Understanding the Islamic Marriage Contract
The pillars, conditions, and rights within the nikah contract, including mahr, witnesses, wali, and the couple's mutual obligations.
FamilyDivorce (Talaq) in Islam: Rules and Procedures
The Islamic guidelines on divorce, including the three-pronouncement process, iddah, khula, and the emphasis on reconciliation.
JurisprudenceInheritance in Islamic Law (Ilm al-Faraid)
The Quran-specified shares for heirs, the calculation of inheritance portions, and why Islamic inheritance law is considered a divine science.
SpiritualityNiyyah: The Role of Intention in Islam
Why every deed in Islam begins with intention, how niyyah transforms ordinary acts into worship, and the hadith 'Actions are by intentions.'
HistoryBilal ibn Rabah: The Voice of Islam
The Abyssinian slave who endured torture for his faith and became the first muezzin, symbolizing Islam's rejection of racial hierarchy.
HistorySalman al-Farisi: The Seeker of Truth
The Persian companion who traveled from Zoroastrianism through Christianity to Islam, and whose idea saved Madinah at the Battle of the Trench.
HistoryAbdur-Rahman ibn Awf: The Generous Merchant
One of the ten promised Paradise, whose business acumen and generosity set the standard for wealth and charity in Islam.
HistoryThe Hijrah: Migration to Madinah
The pivotal event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, when the Prophet and his companions migrated from Makkah to Madinah.
HistoryThe Battle of Badr: The Decisive Victory
The first major battle in Islam, where 313 Muslims defeated over 1,000 Quraysh warriors with divine aid on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 AH.
HistoryThe Conquest of Makkah: A Bloodless Victory
How the Prophet returned to Makkah with 10,000 companions, forgave his enemies, and cleansed the Kaaba of 360 idols.
HistoryThe Treaty of Hudaybiyyah: Victory Through Peace
The peace agreement that seemed like a setback but which the Quran called 'a clear victory,' leading to the spread of Islam across Arabia.
QuranThe Preservation of the Quran
How the Quran was memorized, written, compiled under Abu Bakr, and standardized under Uthman, remaining unchanged for over 1,400 years.
QuranTafsir Ibn Kathir: The Most Trusted Quran Commentary
An overview of Imam Ibn Kathir's Quran exegesis, its methodology of explaining the Quran by the Quran, Sunnah, and statements of the Salaf.
EducationUlum al-Quran: The Sciences of the Quran
The disciplines that support proper understanding of the Quran: asbab al-nuzul, nasikh and mansukh, qiraat, and i'jaz.
HistoryImam Abu Hanifa: The Great Imam
The life and legacy of the founder of the Hanafi school, the oldest and largest madhab in Sunni Islam.
HistoryImam Malik ibn Anas: The Scholar of Madinah
The life and methodology of the Maliki school's founder, author of al-Muwatta, the earliest surviving hadith collection.
HistoryImam ash-Shafii: The Architect of Usul al-Fiqh
The scholar who systematized Islamic legal theory and wrote al-Risala, the first treatise on the principles of jurisprudence.
HistoryImam Ahmad ibn Hanbal: The Champion of Sunnah
The imam who endured the mihnah (inquisition) for refusing to accept the createdness of the Quran and compiled the Musnad.
HistoryImam al-Bukhari and His Sahih Collection
The extraordinary methodology of Imam al-Bukhari, who selected 7,275 hadiths from 600,000 narrations for the most authentic hadith book.
HistoryImam Muslim and His Sahih Collection
The methodology and structure of Sahih Muslim, considered the second most authentic hadith compilation after Sahih al-Bukhari.
WorshipHajj Rituals: A Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed guide through each day of Hajj, from ihram and talbiyah to Arafat, Muzdalifah, the stoning, and tawaf al-ifadah.
WorshipLaylat al-Qadr: The Night of Decree
The night better than a thousand months, when the Quran was first revealed, and how to seek it in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
WorshipEid al-Fitr: The Festival of Breaking the Fast
The sunnahs, prayers, and community celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, the joyous reward after completing the month of Ramadan.
WorshipEid al-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice
The significance of Eid al-Adha, the sunnah of udhiyah (qurbani), and its connection to Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son.
ScienceThe Bimaristan: Islamic Hospitals That Changed Medicine
How Muslim-founded hospitals introduced systematic patient care, medical records, specialized wards, and the concept of the teaching hospital.
HistoryBayt al-Hikmah: The House of Wisdom in Baghdad
The Abbasid institution that translated Greek, Persian, and Indian texts into Arabic, catalyzing the Islamic golden age of learning.
DawahEmbracing Islam: The Journey of Conversion
A guide for those considering Islam: taking the shahada, the support new Muslims need, and the rights converts have in the community.
DawahThe Etiquette and Methods of Dawah
Quranic principles for inviting to Islam with wisdom, beautiful preaching, and respectful dialogue, following the Prophet's example.
EthicsRights of Neighbors in Islam
The Prophet said Jibril kept advising him about neighbors until he thought they would inherit from each other. The Islamic duty of neighborliness.
EthicsHonesty and Truthfulness in Islam
The Prophetic emphasis on sidq (truthfulness), the prohibition of lying, and how honesty leads to righteousness and Paradise.
EthicsGheebah (Backbiting): A Major Sin in Islam
The Quran compares backbiting to eating the flesh of a dead brother. Understanding what constitutes gheebah and how to avoid it.
Daily LifeThe Islamic Concept of Time and Its Management
How Islam views time as a sacred trust from Allah, the Prophetic routine, and principles for productive living in light of the Sunnah.
EducationSeeking Knowledge: An Obligation in Islam
The Prophet said seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim. The types of knowledge, their priority, and the etiquette of the student.
QuranProphet Ismail: The Sacrifice and the Building of the Kaaba
The son whom Ibrahim was commanded to sacrifice, who helped his father build the Kaaba, and the ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad.
QuranMaryam: The Honored Mother of Prophet Isa
The only woman named in the Quran, devoted to worship from childhood, chosen above all women of the worlds, and mother of Isa by miraculous birth.
FinanceWaqf: The Islamic Endowment System
How waqf (charitable endowment) funded mosques, schools, hospitals, and public infrastructure throughout Islamic history.
SpiritualityTazkiyat al-Nafs: Purification of the Soul
The Quranic concept of spiritual purification, the diseases of the heart, and the path toward a sound heart (qalb saleem).
HistoryMuslims in America: A History
From enslaved African Muslims to immigrant communities to indigenous converts, the centuries-long presence of Islam in the Americas.
EthicsEnvironmental Stewardship in Islam
The Quranic concept of khalifah (stewardship) over the earth, the Prophetic emphasis on planting trees, and Islamic environmental ethics.
WorshipThe Art of Dua: Supplication and Its Etiquettes
The best times, postures, and manners for making dua, along with the conditions that help supplications be answered.
HistoryAl-Isra wal-Miraj: The Night Journey and Ascension
The miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and the ascension through the heavens, where the five daily prayers were ordained.