Brief Guide to Hadith and Sunnah: Part 2
Can Muslims follow the Quran alone without the Sunnah? This article shows with detailed examples why the Sunnah is essential to understanding…
A Brief Biography of Al-Baladhuri
Who was al-Baladhuri? Author of Futuh al-Buldan and Ansab al-Ashraf, he remains one of the most important historians of early Islamic history.
The Life of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab
A complete biography of Umar ibn al-Khattab, his conversion, his unique relationship with the Quran, his justice as caliph, and his martyrdom.
Is the Sunnah a Form of Revelation?
Who are the Zaydis and how do they differ from Twelver Shia? Discover their origins, the betrayal at Kufa, and why that moment gave birth to…
Was the Prophet Sent Only to Deliver the Qur’an?
The Quraniyoon claim the Prophet's only role was to deliver the Quran. Two Quranic verses and the chaos within their own movement prove otherwise.
Efforts in Countering Hadith Fabrication
How did Muslim scholars protect the hadith from fabrication? A detailed look at the isnad, ilm ar-rijaal and the methods used to detect forged…
The Prophet’s Marriage to Young Aishah
Was the Prophet's marriage to Aishah unusual for his time? A historical examination of Jewish, Christian and European marriage practices…
Shariah Courts: The Myth and the Reality
Jewish Beth Din courts have operated in the UK for centuries with full legal recognition. So why the hysteria about Sharia courts?
Did the Khilafah End in 1924?
Some groups claim the Khilafah ended in 1924 and claim to be working to revive it. Read what the Prophet actually said, and what the Ottoman…
A brief history of Sufism
Where did Sufism come from? This article traces its origins in Christian monasticism, its early development and the doctrines Sunni scholars rejected.