An in-depth exploration of the concept of *ḥayāʾ* in Islam, highlighting its significance, cultural manifestations, and integration into daily life. Delve into scholarly perspectives and the sayings of Prophet Muḥammad to understand why modesty is often referred to as 'a branch of faith.'
Dive into the Islamic significance of mushrooms, known in Arabic as kamʾ (كمء). Explore their etymology, religious background, and medicinal properties. Learn about their cultural importance and comparison with other religious traditions.
Explore the Islamic concept of Ḥaẕar (caution), a valuable trait emphasized in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Understand its significance across various situations, its cultural context, and its universal appeal.
Dive into the concept of FARAʿ (فرع), the tradition of offering the first-born of livestock to idols in Pre-Islamic Arabia. Understand the shift in practice with the advent of Islam and its implications on religious culture.
Explore the prophetic injunctions against specific drinking vessels in Islam. Delve into their details and reasons behind these prohibitions according to the Mishkāt al-Masābīḥ.
Dive into the concept of T̤AIRAH (طيرة), often referred to as superstitious beliefs or omens in Islamic tradition. Explore its etymology, cultural implications, and why it is condemned in the Ḥadīs̤.
Discover the Islamic perspective on female infanticide, as condemned by Prophet Muḥammad and outlined in the Holy Qurʾān. Explore the implications, historical background, and enduring cultural significance of this humanitarian teaching.
