Taqlīd often gets a superficial treatment from Muslim figures who are lacking in their knowledge of either epistemology or usūl-ul-fiqh and fiqh. To properly understand taqlīd, there are numerous factors […]
Do the ‘relied upon’ or mu’tamad/mashhur positions of the madhhabs have any epistemic significance? This question is an interesting one that I have been reflecting over for a while. You […]
Along with an academic, traditional and formalist study of fiqh, It is important to have a natural understanding of fiqh as well. What is a natural understanding of fiqh? It […]
I spent an hour or so pondering over the Ash’ari/Athari polemics and realized the massive impact this has on the perception and importance of tradition between these two theological groups. […]
As growing numbers of young practicing Muslims (especially students of knowledge or enthusiasts of scholarly discussions) make the decision to abandon Salafism due to either finding it or it’s conclusions […]
NOTE: There is a major correction/update pending on this article. بِسْم الله الرحمان الرحيم This piece was originally intended to be much longer, with thorough referencing and detailed examples, but […]
