A Sacred Invitation: What to Do in the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah | Blog
The Prophet said, “No good deeds are better than those done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.”As these days pass, don’t let their quietness fool you. Within them lies the chance to come closer to Allah in ways both seen and unseen. Whether through a whispered duʿa, a private fast, or an unseen act of charity—respond to the invitation. These are the best days of the year.Learn more about how to make the most of the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah here.
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The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature
The Qur'an engages with the Bible and Torah in what is known as "intertextuality". How does the Qur'an both affirm and correct Christian and Jewish literature?The exploration of intertextuality in the Qur’an elucidates how it interacts with Jewish and Christian texts, highlighting its role as the final divine revelation and ultimate guidance for humanity. The Qur’an’s narratives, often familiar to Jewish and Christian audiences, serve to impart moral and spiritual lessons through stories that resonate with these communities. This interaction with existing religious traditions exemplifies "intertextuality," where the Qur’an engages with other texts and traditions to convey its unique theological messages.
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Islam and the Abortion Debate
Is Islam pro-life, pro-choice, or both depending on the circumstances? And what implications does the answer to this question have for current political discourse? This essay seeks to offer a comprehensive look at how classical and contemporary Muslim jurists have dealt with the subject in accordance with evolving methods, circumstances, and debates surrounding the topics of contraception and abortion.
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Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age
Images of the yearly Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) continue to capture the attention of the world. As people witness the synchronization of actions and purpose of millions of pilgrims, they experience amazement and wonderment. People often ask, “Why is the Hajj important?” or “What is the purpose of pilgrimage rituals in this day and age?”In this paper, we discuss the power of rituals in general and focus on the various benefits and significance of the Hajj rituals in particular. In the course of this discussion, we embark on a whirlwind tour of relevant material from anthropology, psychology, theology, jurisprudence, exegesis, philosophy, and—most importantly—Islamic spirituality.
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Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain
Human beings were created with an internal drive to seek out purpose and to live for something greater than themselves. Explore the three levels of religious practice in Islam as expressed in the famous ḥadith of Gabriel: 1) Islām (outward submission to the will of Allah), 2) Īmān (faith), and 3) Iḥsān (spiritual excellence).
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