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Wisdom of Trial and Calamity: An Islamic Perspective
In Islam, trials and calamities are not viewed as mere misfortunes but as purposeful events embedded within divine wisdom. This research explores the wisdom of trial as articulated in the Qur’an, the traditions of Prophet…
Comparison of Usul and Furuʿ al-Din in Shia Islam
This article examines the relationship between Usul al-Din (foundational principles of Religion) and Furuʿ al-Din (Branches of Religion) in Shia Islam, highlighting their complementary roles in shaping faith and practice. Drawing on Qur’anic teachings, Hadith…
Usul al-Din: The Five Pillars of Shia Belief
This article discusses the five foundational principles of Shia belief, known as Usul al-Din: Tawḥīd (Oneness of God), ʿAdl (Divine Justice), Nubuwwah (Prophethood), Imāmah (Divinely appointed leadership), and Maʿād (the Hereafter). It begins by outlining…
Understanding the Shia Perspective on Takfīr
The concept of Takfīr—declaring another Muslim an unbeliever—has long been one of the most sensitive issues in Islamic history. It has shaped sectarian tensions, political rivalries, and social divisions within the Muslim world. Yet, when…
The Reason for the Prophet’s Marriage to Zaynab
The Prophet’s marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh, in particular, has often been the subject of curiosity, misunderstanding, and even distortion by critics of Islam. For Muslims, however, it is essential to approach this marriage not…
Qur’anic Call to Unity: Reflections for Islamic Unity Week
After the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, came up with the idea of the Islamic Unity Week as a means to strengthen solidarity between…
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One of the fundamental problems to investigate is the goal of life. Man always asks questions like what he lives for and what his objective in life should be. From the viewpoint of Islam, one…
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