By this link: Will Jesus the son of Mary, peace be upon them both, descend as a just ruler before the Day of Judgement? I said: why do you ask this question? Do you not know that I dislike these theological dogmatic questions that neither benefit religion nor worldly life, have no bearing in matters of faith, Islam and worship of the Lord of the worlds and nor is anything sought from them except pointless discussion and futile debates devoid of blessing? They said: Certainly we know that about you, and we are convinced of your noble, dignified and excellent…
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The Sunnah Explains the Qurʾān
By this link: Do you agree with those who say that the entirety of the Sunnah explains the Qurʾān? I replied: Who am I to agree or disagree with the Imāms of the ummah? I am merely a student who stole a seat at their table, who seeks to learn something from them, and share a bit of their light. The profound meaning of Ibn ʿUyaynah’s statement never ceases to amaze me: “The Sunnah is an explanation of the commands and prohibitions.” Also, there is the statement of Shāfiʿī and others who said: “Surely the Sunnah is an elaboration of the…
View More The Sunnah Explains the QurʾānSupplications in the Qur’an
By Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwī In the Qur’an supplication is a special form of human speaking addressed to God. We say human speaking because the Qur’an tells us that we humans do not understand the speech of other creatures who also address God. They address Him through their awareness that He gave them existence and that He provides the means of sustaining it; also, they express their gratitude to Him (عمد; شكر) and glorify Him (يسبح له ما في السماوات و الأرض). Humans do this too, but something else besides. That something is a measure of the unique nature of…
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