Delve into the Islamic concept of Ḥayẓ, commonly known as menstruation. Explore its religious, cultural, and social aspects within the Islamic tradition and compare it with perspectives from other cultures.
Dive deep into the history and controversy surrounding ʿAbdu ʾllāh ibn Saʿd, one of Prophet Muhammad's secretaries, who is both praised and condemned in Islamic tradition.
Explore ʿALĀMĀT (علامات), the significant signs preceding the Day of Judgment, examining their theological implications and cultural perspectives within the Islamic tradition.
Explore the life and influence of Abbasi Madani, a pivotal figure in Algerian Islamic activism. Understand his journey from resistance against French colonizers to founding the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) and challenging the socialist orientation of the FLN.
Dive into the profound world of Simnani, Ala al-Dawlah, a notable Iranian mystic and philosopher. Explore his contributions to the Kubrawi Sufi order and his critique of Ibn al-Arabi’s monism.
Discover Ahl-i Haqq, an esoteric sect from northwest Iran that integrates Shii and Sufi elements. Understand their beliefs, practices, and cultural significance, along with an exploration of their historical background and theology.
Delve into the concept of Al-Aʿyānu ʾS̤-S̤ābitah, the established essences representing the divine names in Ṣūfī mysticism. Compare with other metaphysical constructs and decode its significance in Islamic thought.
Explore the concept of al-Mahdī (المهدى) in Islamic theology. Understand its roots in both Sunni and Shi'a traditions, historical claims to the title, and its significance. Learn about prophetic traditions relating to al-Mahdī and compare it with similar concepts in other religious traditions.
Dive into the life and contributions of Shatibi, Abu Ishaq Ibrahim al-, the influential 14th-century Andalusian Maliki scholar. Explore his groundbreaking ideas on usul al-fiqh, his critiques on the fiqh of his age, and his lasting impact on modern Islamic thought.
Explore Al-Wakīl, one of the ninety-nine special attributes of Allah, symbolizing 'The Guardian'. Understand its significance in Islamic theology and its role in the lives of believers.
Dive deep into ABJAD (ابجد), an ancient arithmetical arrangement of the Arabic alphabet, and understand its historical significance, its structure, and its cultural impacts.
Dive into the historical and religious significance of Abu Lahab, an ardent opponent of Prophet Muhammad, renowned for his enmity and his fate as depicted in the Qur'an.
