zaydism

  • Does the Qur’an Allow Forgiveness Without Repentance?

    Qur’an: Can Muslims earn Salvation without Repentance from Major Sin? Bismillah Introduction The ultimate question is, what is it that leads one to enter the hellfire according to the Qur’an? Many people question whether the Qur’an sends all sinners to eternal damnation. Many cannot reconcile concepts such as Divine mercy, Divine promise and Divine justice.…

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  • Salafi Literalism and Allegorical Language in the Qur’an

    Kalam – Hand of God? Literal or Metaphorical? An analysis of the Qur’anic usage of metaphorical language in relation to the concept of Mutashabihat (ambiguous and/or allegorical verses) related to the subject of God, the Hereafter and Divine actions. The Anthropomorphist doctrine is advocated by the Salafi school, influenced by Ibn Taymiyya and Muhammad b.…

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  • Shi’a Imamate: Was Imam ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib Appointed as the Political Leader (Caliph) After the Prophet?

    Acknowledgements Firstly, I thank my dear friends Raza Rizvi & Muhammed al-Sharifi for helping me gather these quotes, references & arguments in regard to Shi’a Imamate and the theological belief that ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib is Divinely appointed as the political leader. I acknowledge their great efforts and I acknowledge that they have helped me…

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  • Theology: Allah decrees & judges based on truth, not based on randomness

    Allah decrees & judges based on truth not randomness Bismillah I have always had an intuitive & rational distance & despise against the general Ash’arite concept of good & evil which is then tied to theories regarding the causes behind God’s commandments, legislations & decree. It is impossible for God’s will & law to be…

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  • Theology: Divine wisdom – Are the actions of God arbitrary & random?

    Divine wisdom: Are the actions of God arbitrary & random? [He does not desire injustice and disobedience.] —Allah does not create injustice, disbelief, and disobedience. Similarly, Allah, in His Mercy and Wisdom, does not desire injustice, disbelief, and disobedience. If Allah desired injustice and disobedience, He would be tyrannical. This is impossible regarding Allah. This…

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  • Theology/Fiqh: Ahlul-Kitab took their rabbis as lords besides God

    Ahlul-Kitab took their rabbis as lords besides God, are some Muslims doing the same? Bismillah Allah says, ‘They (Jews and Christians) took their rabbis and their monks to be their lords besides Allah’ (9:31). Dr Muhammad al-Mass’ari: “The following came in respect to the Tafsir (explanation) of this Ayah (verse), from ‘Adi bin Hatim, may…

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  • Usul/Ethics – What is righteousness according to the Qur’an?

    What is righteousness according to the Qur’an? ‘Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, ˹needy˺ travellers, beggars,…

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  • Ethics: Altruism of Zayd is the Epitome of God-consciousness

    Selflessness – Zayd wanted to sacrifice himself for God & the well-being of the Ummah! Ima̅m Zayd had dedicated his life to Allah. He would only think about what would be in the best interest of the ummah and what would satisfy its Creator. He would never hesitate to do whatever would serve the ummah…

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  • Ethics: Selflessness – Zayd wanted the reformation of the ummah

    Selflessness – Zayd wanted to sacrifice himself for God & the well-being of the Ummah! Ima̅m Zayd had dedicated his life to Allah. He would only think about what would be in the best interest of the ummah and what would satisfy its Creator. He would never hesitate to do whatever would serve the ummah…

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  • Theology/Fiqh/Politics: Replies to those who prohibit fighting against the Muslim tyrants

    Replies to the Proofs Presented by Those Who Prohibit Fighting Against the Tyrant Bismillah Regarding the proof from the Qur’ān that they use, they say that the verse {O you who believe, obey Allah, obey the Messenger and those who hold authority among you} (Q. 4:59) proves that one is obligated to obey Muslim rulers—just…

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