My article The Ghazalian response to deniers of causality led to some interesting discussions on Facebook . One of the contentions raised relate to a certain view of time, known as the B-theory of time, which imagines the universe as a 4-D space-time block. Matter/energy is distributed across this space-time continuum and a single point... Continue Reading →
Remember Allah in good times. He will remember you in hard times.
Imam Alusi's commentary on Surah Yunus:12 includes some priceless advice on having our dua's accepted by Allah (SWT)
“This is the book”
ذَٲلِكَ ٱلۡڪِتَـٰبُ لَا رَيۡبَۛ فِيهِۛ Although most translations would say, "This is the book", ذَٲلِكَ actually means "that", rather than "this". The translations are correct, because the intent of ذَٲلِكَ here is the qareeb i.e. "this". However, the use of the distant ismul ishara ذَٲلِكَ has a balagha benefit. It is used for veneration (ta'dheem).... Continue Reading →
“Scientific errors” in the Qur’an and the issue of language
The Qur'an allegedly contains "scientific errors". But, to me, it seems like these "scientific errors" are forced upon the Qur'an by people who probably have no idea how to read it. To properly appreciate the rich meanings contained in the Qur'an, there are a number of important aspects to consider, the most fundamental of which... Continue Reading →
Limits, finitude and dependence
In his argument for God's existence, Shaykh Taqiuddin an-Nabhani says that things that we can perceive and comprehend are limited, hence dependent on other than themselves. But why must limited things necessarily be dependent? And how do we know? The answer lies in the precise choice and ordering of words by the Shaykh. He says:... Continue Reading →
The Banu Qurayza incident and the critics of Islam
The Banu Qurayza issue is a favourite of the critics of Islam. An enitre Jewish tribe was put to the sword, sparing only the women and children, who were enslaved instead. I can understand that many will find this incident shocking. However, what I find superficial is the conclusion that is drawn that Islam is... Continue Reading →
Is Islam a “reasonable belief”?
So...do I reason Islam? Or Islamify reason? Do I make belief reasonable? Or make reason believable? Or do I simply believe belief... And reason reason? The below is the transcript of a talk delivered last year at an event titled "Is Islam a reasonable belief?" The question we want to address tonight is... Continue Reading →
Shaykh Taqi’s argument for the existence of a creator
Shaykh Taqiuddin an-Nabhani’s (may Allah have mercy on him) argument for the existence of a creator is best summarised in the brief paragraph below from his concise, yet profound, book Nidham ul-Islam: “The reason that things must have a creator, is because the things which are comprehensible by the mind that is man, life, and... Continue Reading →
اخبار في معنى النهى
In ayah 84 of Surah al-Baqarah, Allah (SWT) talks about the covenant taken from Bani Isrā'īl listing the things that were obligated upon them. The first of the commands mentioned is not to worship anyone except Allah. However, this command is mentioned in the format of an informative sentence: لا تعبدون إلا الله Literally, "You... Continue Reading →
Activism, Imprisonment & Rizq
Standing up for Islam is difficult when one's livelihood is at risk. Yet, there are those who live by the conviction that Allah alone has prewritten our Rizq.
Qur'anic Reflections 