The Banu Qurayza Incident Between Myth and History: Reassessing Early Sources and Restoring Prophetic Justice Few episodes in the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ life have been as misrepresented as the case of Banu Qurayza, often portrayed as a mass execution of hundreds of Jews following the Battle of the Trench. This …
In the quiet corridors of history, many lights have been dimmed—not by accident, but by omission. The legacy of Muslim scientists, thinkers, and explorers is one such light, often obscured in mainstream narratives yet foundational to the modern world. German scholar Sigrid Hunke captured this truth with poetic clarity: Muslim …
“وَيَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ ٱلرُّوحِ ۖ قُلِ ٱلرُّوحُ مِنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّي وَمَآ أُوتِيتُم مِّنَ ٱلْعِلْمِ إِلَّا قَلِيلًۭا” “They ask you about the Rūḥ. Say: The Rūḥ is of the command of my Lord, and you have been given but little knowledge.” (Qur’an 17:85) This verse is often cited to emphasize the mystery …
In a world often captivated by outward displays, Islam calls its adherents to a deeper, more integrated form of worship, one that transcends ritual and enters the realm of virtues, character, conduct, and conscience. The statement above distills the essence of what scholars call ‘transactional worship’ (العبادة التعاملية): the lived …
A post I appreciated: A few days ago, I met a bearded sheikh by chance. He was speaking passionately about the importance of growing the beard, trimming the mustache, and shortening the garment. At first, I didn’t plan to engage. I usually avoid debating these matters. But when the conversation …
Author’s Introduction In a time when families are stretched thin by modern pressures—individualism, busyness, and shifting cultural norms—this reflection seeks to return us to something timeless: the sacred bond between parent and child. Both the Qur’an and the Bible place extraordinary emphasis on honoring one’s parents, not as a social …
The Pen and the Names: A Qur’anic Journey into Consciousness and Discernment In the Qur’an, the pen (Al Qalam) is far more than a writing tool, it is a symbol of divine transmission, epistemic refinement, and the human journey from raw perception to conscious articulation. Across its verses, the pen …
From Unity to Entanglement: A Qur’anic Interpretation of Creation, Transformation, and Completion “خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا” The Qur’anic verse “He created you from a single soul, then made from it its mate”, this beautiful verse appears in multiple places in the Qur’an, including Surah Al-A‘rāf (7:189) …
Fawz (Victory) in the Holy Qur’an: A Living Framework for Personal and Societal Transformation A Scholarly Manifesto for Contemporary Application tive Summary (For Policymakers & Institutional Leaders) Key Findings The Qur’an’s concept of victory (al-fawz) has three dimensions: Great (ʿaẓīm): Eternal salvation → Modern parallel: Systemic justice reforms Major (kabīr): …
Introduction: The Paradox of Reality We live in a time when the very nature of reality is being questioned. Modern physics presents a universe that defies common sense—quantum particles exist in superposition, spacetime bends under gravity, and some theories even suggest that our entire cosmos might be a kind of …
