In this short video Joe Bradford discusses the differences between Zina and Rape with regards to consent, the nature of each act, and the …
Commentary
The Kavanaugh Hearings, Morality, and the Appointment of Judges under Islamic Law
So with all this appalling #KavanaghHearing news, I figured I'd comment on the inherent virtue jurisprudence of Islamic law in it's …
Guest Post: Suicide Ideation Causes and Counseling – Sakinah Kaiser – SUICIDE IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT PT 4
As many of you have read over the last few months, we've been covering the topic of suicide in Islamic thought. Through this series of …
Religious Studies versus Islamic Theology/Law – Religion For Breakfast
If you are unfamiliar with the "Religion for Breakfast" YouTube channel, please give it a look and subscribe. It’s one of my favorite …
A Note on Addiction and Desire – Adapted from Ibn al-Qayyim’s Rawdat al-Muhibbin
Is desire bad? Much like expressing one’s anger, desire is not praiseworthy at all times, nor is it blameworthy. Excessive anger is …
SUICIDE IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT – PART 03
Introduction and Recap In previous entries, we covered the primacy of God's oneness as a core tenant of Islamic belief inculcates in a …
Suicide in Islamic Thought – Part 02
God’s Attributes: Between Mercy and Wrath Classical discussions on the topic of suicide center not just on the act of suicide, but how this …
Suicide in Islamic Thought – Part 01
New Article Series: Suicide in Islamic Thought. Through this series of articles, we'll explore the theology, law, and treatment of …
Question: Can we buy and sell gift cards for more or less than face value?
A questioner writes asking: "What is the Islamic legal characterization (fiqhi takyeef) of a gift card? Do the rulings (Ahkam) of currency …