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Imam Ibn Taymiyyah: the Mutakallim
Note: Before you read this, please note that I have a specific understanding of what Kalām is and how it should be defined. My perspective here will make more sense … Continue reading Imam Ibn Taymiyyah: the Mutakallim
Preliminary Thoughts on Adorno’s ‘Critical Theory’
I decided to write this article primarily to document my thoughts on some readings I have completed recently on contemporary hermeneutics (critical theory being one of them) and secondly to … Continue reading Preliminary Thoughts on Adorno’s ‘Critical Theory’
How Shaytan makes you doubt your faith
بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم Knowing your enemy’s plan of attack is extremely important for understanding in how to defend against it. Through teaching theology and counseling young people & adults … Continue reading How Shaytan makes you doubt your faith
The Challenges of Becoming a ‘Practising’ Muslim in a ‘Muslim’ family
One segment of the ‘practicing’ Muslim population that often is overlooked are those (usually youth) from non-practicing or more secular families who are brought into the light of guidance by … Continue reading The Challenges of Becoming a ‘Practising’ Muslim in a ‘Muslim’ family
What is Kalam?
Basic theology, or Usul-ul-Din, is usually a simple extraction of the beliefs that a Muslim should have based on the Qur’an and Prophetic Sunnah. In Sunni Islam, we attempt to … Continue reading What is Kalam?
How To Learn Anything
Most people go through school, college or university learning a lot, but often learning little to nothing about HOW to learn. We might figure out how to study for a … Continue reading How To Learn Anything
Taqwa For Palestine
Note: this post has not been written to dissuade anyone from being involved in protests or activism for Palestine. Please continue to do so, may Allah reward you and may … Continue reading Taqwa For Palestine
“Follow Allah & His Messenger ﷺ, Not People” – Misunderstanding The Concept Of Taqlid
This is a common phrase uttered by those who are against the madhhabs and the concept of taqlid in fiqh. On the surface such an approach seems very simple, straightforward … Continue reading “Follow Allah & His Messenger ﷺ, Not People” – Misunderstanding The Concept Of Taqlid
The Futility of Online ‘Aqidah Wars’
Some people asked about this, so I was reflecting over whether or not I should chime in on the current ‘Aqidah Wars’ phenomenon on Muslim social media. I was tempted … Continue reading The Futility of Online ‘Aqidah Wars’
Why I’m Still Talking About Epistemology
If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ve probably seen me mention the word ‘epistemology’ and ‘pedagogy’ more than a few times. Why do I talk about it … Continue reading Why I’m Still Talking About Epistemology
Muslims & Feminism
I have refrained from addressing the issue of feminism & Islam for a long time on this blog, mostly because I feel Muslim discourse on this subject has reached an … Continue reading Muslims & Feminism
Maintaining & Nurturing Imān In Our 30s
In university and throughout my 20s, my drive to improve in faith, taqwa, ibadah and ilm was fueled by raw ambition for the hereafter and Allah’s company. That zeal & … Continue reading Maintaining & Nurturing Imān In Our 30s
The Levels Of Ignorance
بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم Often on this blog, I talk about learning and the levels of knowledge in a subject. But an important ‘flip side’ to talk about are the … Continue reading The Levels Of Ignorance
The Usūlī 