Scholars

Life & Contributions of Ibn-Al-Qayyim Al- Jawziyya

Ibn al-Qayyim is a popular Islamic scholar who made historic contributions towards spirituality and the Islamic jurisprudence that is not going to be forgotten soon. This blog will be reviewing the extraordinary history of this distinguished personality, who was studying significant events that moulded his life as well as the lasting influence of his very philosophical heritage. Ibn al-Qayyim, was more commonly referred to as...

Understanding ‘Shirk’ in Islam

The term "shirk" in Islam specifically denotes the grave sin of idolatry or polytheism, representing the act of deifying or worshipping ‘entities’ other than Allāh. In direct contrast to polytheism, Islam fervently advocates unwavering monotheism rooted in tawḥīd (oneness of God), affirming that God is singular, unparalleled, and absolute. The Arabic root of the term "shirk" lies in the verb "sharaka," signifying "to share with...

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