Under Islamic law, there are food restrictions. For that matter, there are dietary restrictions in virtually every religion – many Catholics, for example, still forego meat on Fridays...
Read More »Book: “Women in Muslim Family Law”
The book “Women in Muslim Family Law” is a new and Updated edition of the first author’s 1982 book of the same title...
Read More »Permissibility of Wine Vinegar and Balsamic Vinegar
There are many ways of making vinegar. Two common examples of vinegar are wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar...
Read More »Proper Hijab Correlates with Psychological Wellbeing
woman who observes the hijab should be happier than a woman who decides not to...
Read More »Raising Children in Islam
We are all aware of the notion that an appropriate “role model” is a central character in our children’s upbringing but whom they trust and accept enough to idolize is another factor...
Read More »Zakatul-Fitr (Fitra) and Who Receives Fitra
According to the Islamic law, Fitra becomes incumbent when the new moon of Shawwal is sighted...
Read More »“Shia Divorce law” a book by Dr. Alireza Naqavi
The 862 page book titled “Shia Divorce law” discussing the issue of divorce (talaq) according to Islamic Shia viewpoints. In this book Muslim scholars theories have been argued from Sheikh Mofid to Imam Khomeini. There is also comparison between the modern law and Islamic jurisprudence. The author also clarifies the …
Read More »Dubai eases strict alcohol laws for Ramadan!
For the first time Dubai is permitting day time alcohol sales during the Muslim holy month of Ramada! The decision caters to Western visitors, and aims to increase revenue tourists and alcohol taxes bring to the Islamic city state. Previously, those wishing for a glass of wine or a beer …
Read More »Standards in the Halal Foods Industry
There is widespread agreement that the halal foods industry needs much clearer and stronger standards...
Read More »Canadian Muslims Share Iftar with Neighbors
Acts of generosity have become a defining feature of Ramadan in Canada, where campaigns have been launched to invite neighbors to share Ramadan iftar with Muslim families ...
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