Iddat for Widowed Muslim Women
What is Iddat? In Islam, iddah or iddat (Arabic: العدة; period of waiting) is the period a woman must observe after a divorce, during which […]
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An Analysis of Quranist Fundamentalism
This essay by the Quranist Unified Network will attempt to explain and answer the phenomenon of Quranist Fundamentalism (QF). QF is a mode of thinking […]
Absolute Independence is Required
Consciously or unconsciously, all Muslims are trying to find the true path to Allah within Islam, as our clerics along with us, have made a […]
Deen vs. Religion – in depth
Our article Deen vs. Religion a fortnight ago highlighting the differences between the two created a lengthy online discussion about what each of the terms […]
Common Misconceptions about Islam (part 3)
In this final of a three-part series, we examine the common misconceptions about Islam amongst non-Muslims and more importantly, Muslims themselves. 4️⃣3️⃣ Many Muslims believe […]
Common Misconceptions about Islam (part 2)
In this second of a three-part series, we examine the common misconceptions about Islam amongst non-Muslims and more importantly, Muslims themselves. 2️⃣2️⃣Many Muslims like to […]
Common Misconceptions about Islam (part 1)
In this three-part series we examine the common misconceptions about Islam amongst non-Muslims and more importantly, Muslims themselves. 1️⃣ Many Muslims consider Muhammad to be […]
The Concept of Qurban as per Qur’an
We are fast approaching the time when millions of animals would be ritually slaughtered by Muslims. Is this sanctioned by the Quran?
Hajj: Is the Animal Sacrifice Necessary?
This religious rite stems from the erroneous belief that Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son, but at the last moment God sent a sheep to be killed in his place. This, it is said, was only a test, and as a mark of remembrance of this event everyone should sacrifice a sheep at God’s altar in order to appease Him.
A Possible Origin of the Islamic Ritual Prayers?
The salat prayers is one of the distinct symbols of the Muslim world. Whenever any picture is shown of Muslims ‘worship’, we would probably see […]