Closing Shops for Prayer: The Practice of the Prophet and Muslim Rulers
A legal and historical study of the relationship between regulating marketplaces and observing prayer.
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Reflections on knowledge, reading and education to deepen understanding and guide good practice.
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Muhammad, Peace and Blessings Be upon Him, Is Not to Be Insulted
An article on honouring the Prophet and a Muslim’s responsibility when he is insulted.
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Gender Mixing and Those Who Confuse the Issues
A legal discussion of the meaning and relevance of texts cited as evidence concerning gender mixing.
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Dealing with Wrongdoing and Draining Floodwaters
A reflection on combining practical precautions with self-examination when calamity strikes.
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Clothing Humiliation in the Garb of Wisdom
A reflection on the suffering of Palestinians and the danger of limiting solidarity to words.
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Ashura: Islamic Rulings and Shi‘i Misconceptions
An overview of the hadiths on fasting on Ashura and a discussion of practices later associated with the day.
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The Relationship between Calamities and Sins
An explanation of the varied circumstances and effects of trials, with a warning against passing a single judgement on everyone who suffers.
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Those Who Obstruct Sincere Advice
How is sincere advice obstructed by distorted accounts of its purpose, and what helps an adviser remain steadfast and wise?
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