Insha'Allah this will be a continual WIP I've found some interesting things in Judaic sources on the afterlife. Mishneh Repentance 8 In the Mishneh Torah, Repentance 8 we find references to Hell and a description of the soul. We also find education on how ephemeral this life is and that the true goal is the … Continue reading Judaism and the Afterlife
Author: Greg (جريج)
Convert to Islam and student of Arabic and Islamic studies.
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What’s the Difference Between an Empire and a Caliphate?
The difference between an empire and a caliphate are clear when you compare European imperialism to Islamic caliphates.
Three Types of Knowledge
There's 3 types of knowledge: Tajreebi - Experimental. Trial and error. Empirical.'Aqli - Intellectual - Like math and logic.Transmitted - Knowledge, history, religious, etc. Prophets (alayhum as-Salaam) give us transmitted religious knowledge (Qur'an and hadith) through chains.
War, Vacuums, and Salafism
Salafism is the rot that sets in on the corpse of 'ilm.
The Maliki-Ash’ari Tradition is the Oldest in The American Continent
A brief review of Islamic history in the West.
Sahih Bukhari Was Written for Scholars, Not Laymen
It is important to note that many of the famous Hadith works we know of were not written for the average Muslim, rather they were written for scholars well versed in the study of hadith.
The God That Failed – Ex-Communists Writings – A Summary
The book "The God That Failed" is a series of six essays written by ex-Communists from Europe and America. Below are summaries of the book which are a good start in refuting Communism as an ideology, which is diametrically opposed to the Shari'a and violates many of its maqasid: the protection of property and religion.
Mentioning the Dajjal From the Minbar
Chapter: The Dajjal Will Not Come Out Until The People Neglect* His Mention Rashid ibn Sa'd narrated: When Istakhar (in Persia) was conquered, a caller called: "Hey! Indeed the Dajjal has come!" Then Sa'b ibn Jathamah met them and said: if not for what you said, I would inform you that indeed I heard the … Continue reading Mentioning the Dajjal From the Minbar
Sheikh AHM On the American vs Mongol Invasion of Iraq
Sheikh Abdul Hakim Murad in an interview on his new book: Travelling Home: Essays on Islam in Europe. The Qur'an is very emphatic that believers should fear God alone. And nowadays we find that this kind of discourse of victimhood that a lot of Muslims have succumbed to is based on a real fear. We're … Continue reading Sheikh AHM On the American vs Mongol Invasion of Iraq
Albani’s criticism of Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahab
الألباني: محمد بن عبدالوهاب فيه غلو وشده Albani considered Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahab a reformer and praised his Da'wah, but he also criticized him for their excessive Takfir. Albani says about Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahab: - He had exaggeration and harshness- His followers inherited that from his teachings- He could not differentiate between authentic [صحيح] and weak [ضعيف] Ahadith- … Continue reading Albani’s criticism of Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahab
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