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Al-Ijmā‘ or Scholarly Consensus: An Accepted Method for Controlling Heresy?

Orientalists who follow the Christianizing interpretation of Islāmic thought have attempted to present the doctrine of ijmā' as an accepted means of controlling “heresy” in Islām. According to Gibb, the doctrine of ijmā' can be viewed from the perspective of Christian orthodoxy and can be likened to the case of the council....

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Status and Personalities of Lady Zaynab (ʻA)

Zaynab is one of the granddaughters of the noble Prophet of God through his only surviving child, Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (PBUH).  According to several hadiths, the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) named her Zaynab. The word “Zaynab”, literally means “a scenic tree with a beautiful fragrance”. It is also a compound of two words “zayn” (adornment) and “ab” (father), meaning the adornment of the father....

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Ghusl: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ghusl is a ritual washing performed to attain spiritual cleanliness and physical purity. This full-body purification can become necessary for engaging in various acts of worship. The need for ghusl arises at specific times: after menstrual periods, marital intimacy, and childbirth. It is also recommended on Fridays, Eids, and before entering Mecca and....

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