877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Shariah: The Holistic Approach to Muslim Life The newest buzzword these days is ‘Shariah.’ As several states scramble to pass legislation to outlaw Shariah, a hyped fear and persistent confusion surrounds this loaded term. Most people who speak passionately against Shariah do not, in reality, understand it [...]
By: Jamal A. Badawi, Ph.D. World Assembly of Muslim Youth I. Introduction & Methodology When dealing with the Islamic perspective of any topic, there should be a clear distinction between the normative teachings of Islam and the diverse cultural practices among Muslims, which may or may not be consistent with [...]
By: Saulat Pervez The Islamic State: A Divinely-Ordained Blueprint for Societal Balance When the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, first began to receive revelations from God in 610 A.D., little did he know that they were the foundational stones for the formation of a future state to be [...]
Unraveling Misconceptions: Women's Rights in Shariah Explained by Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi Why are women denied education & driving under Shariah? Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, chairman of Fiqh (Islamic Law) Council of North America corrects misconceptions about Shariah
Understanding Shariah
Shariah: More Than Just Criminal Law - A Look at the Divine Legal Framework for a Prosperous Society Shariah is an integral part of Islam. It is often defined as ‘Islamic law,’ causing one to assume that it consists mostly of criminal rulings and penalties. However, Shariah encompasses much more [...]
Prominent Muslims Condemn Terrorism, Call for Peace and Justice Prominent Muslim scholars, organizations and movements, representing the vast majority of Muslims worldwide, have repeatedly condemned terrorism, and have spoken out for peace and justice. Following is a very brief list of such open condemnation of terrorism, including statements issued in [...]
Did Islam Spread by Force? The Evidence Says No One of the bizarre myths perpetuated about Islam, during the centuries of mistrust during and after the Crusades, is that Muslim armies forced people to accept Islam at the point of the sword. Unfortunately this myth survives to this day. Many [...]
Islam's Message of Peace: Debunking Misconceptions about Violence and Interfaith Relations This is a question that often comes up in critiques of Islam, especially in light of recent political events. It is incumbent on Muslims to respond to and clear misconceptions stemming from Islam’s perceived stance on violence and interfaith [...]
1. Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage wherein one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types; one is polygyny wherein a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, wherein a woman marries more than one man. Islam permits [...]
