Imam Abu Hanifa and the Hanafi school of thought in Islam
Imam Abu Hanifa (699–767 CE) Full Name: Nu‘man ibn Thabit ibn Zuta al-KufiBirthplace: Kufa, Iraq Imam Abu Hanifa is one of the…
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Imam Malik ibn Anas school of thought in Islam
Imam Malik was one of the most prominent Islamic scholars and jurists. He was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia, in 711 CE.…
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Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal the Islamic School of Imam Hanbali
Full Name: Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn HanbalBirth/Death: 164–241 AH / 782–856 CEPlace of Birth: Baghdad Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was born in…
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Imam Al-Shafi‘i the islamic school of Shafi‘i
Full Name: Abu ‘Abdullah Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi‘iBirth/Death: 150–204 AH / 768–820 CEPlace of Birth: Gaza Imam Al-Shafi‘i was only two years…
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The Four Schools of Fiqh and the Four Imams of Islam
Islamic jurisprudence, or fiqh, refers to the understanding and application of Shariah (Islamic law) based on the Qur’an, Sunnah, consensus (ijma’), and…
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Hajj in Islam: The Pillar of Pilgrimage
Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is a sacred pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, required of every…
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Solat in Islam: The Pillar of Spiritual Discipline
Solat (also spelled Salah) is the second pillar of Islam and refers to the ritual prayer that every adult Muslim is obligated…
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The Pillars of Islam: Foundations of Faith and Practice
Islam is a complete way of life, encompassing belief, practice, ethics, and law. At its core are the five pillars of Islam,…
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Evidence for the Prohibition of Music and Singing in the Qur’an and Sunnah
Islamic scholars have long discussed the ruling on music and singing, and the majority hold that musical instruments are prohibited based on…
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Is Masturbation Haram in Islam?
According to the majority of Islamic scholars, masturbation for both men and women is haram (forbidden) in Islam. This ruling is based…
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