Academics
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Debunking the Ridiculous “Salafī-`Aqīdah” Myth
Allah states: “And never let your hatred, against any People, prevent you from behaving justly.” (Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.5, V.8) Muhammad (Peace be upon them) stated: “Always speak Truth, even if it’s bitter (even if it rubs People the Wrong-Way).” (ibn-Hibbān&al-Bayhaqī) al-Muqaddimah/Prelude: This-Article is a Response, to Several-Discussions which the Siblings of the Pen (Gareth Bryant/Atharī Corleone… Continue reading
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The Ugly-History of the “`Aqīdah/Creed-Wars”
Let’s start with what “`Aqīdah” actually is al-`Aqīdah Linguistic: Fortitude, Foundation, Structure etc. Islāmic: Religio-Academic Euphemism for the 6-Arkān/Pillars of al-Īmān (Islāmic-Belief/Faith). What’re the 6-Arkān of al-Īmān?!!! Good-Question… …Answer: 1. Belief in Allah 2. Belief in al-Malā’ikah (Angels) 3. Belief in al-Kutub (Revelatory-Scriptures/Books) 4. Belief in ar-Rusul (Prophetic-Individuals/Messengers) 5. Belief in Yawm-il-Ākhir (the Last-Day/Judgment-Day) 6.… Continue reading
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Revive Respectful-Rivalry
The Following-Citation/Quote below-It’s literally is reminiscent of the Religio-Academic Rivalry between myself & one of Gareth Bryant’s Favorite-Colleagues: Tālib Nathaniel. Gareth Bryant & Tālib Nathaniel have immersed ourselves in a Friendly-Feud, which sparked Significant-Attention/Controversy via our Individual/Mutual-Circles. It’s raised Eyebrows as well as kept Certain-Person “Walking-On-Eggshells” Sort-Of-Speak. Our Rivalry has caused much Talk around our… Continue reading
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Fraternity in spite of Rivalry
“And never let your Hatred, against any People, prevent you from behaving justly.”…”Those whom believe pay attention: If a Sinner presents News, then verify. Or else you’ll end-up harming Others foolishly, causing you to be Regretful for what you’ve done.”(Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.5, V.8; Chpt.49, V.6) Initial-Contact between Tālib Nathaniel & Gareth Bryant When Tālib Nathaniel (one… Continue reading
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The Dhāt/Essence of al-Ijtihād/Decision-Making
Allah states: “Those whom believe pay attention: upon you are yourselves.” (Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.5, V.105) Muhammad (Peace be upon them) stated: “Avoid/abandon whatever makes your Heart uneasy.” (Muslim, at-Tirmidhī, an-Nasā’ī, ad-Dārimī, Ahmad, ibn-Hibbān) The Religio Urban-Legend surrounding al-Ijtihād When Most-Muslims hear or think about the Concept/Term “Ijtihād”: immdeiately it’s exclusively implied to refer to domething Religio-Scholastic.… Continue reading
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The Mythos of the “Knowledge-Seeker”
“And never let your hatred, against any People, prevent you from behaving justly.”…”Have you seen those whom take their Desires as their God? Are you then their Enabler?”(Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.5, V.8; Chpt.25, V.43) Muhammad (Peace be upon them) stated: “Apathy/Arrogance is denying/rejecting Truth & mocking/disrespecting People.”.(an-Nawawī) Mu`ādh ibn-Jabal (May Allah be pleased with them) stated: “Always… Continue reading
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The Statements of Allah vs. the Statements of “The Scholars”: The Anatomy of Personality-Worship amongst Muslims towards “Persons-Of-Knowledge”
Allah states: “Those whom believe pay attention: Obey Allah & the Messenger, as well as the Possessors-Of-Authority amongst you. However, if you differ regarding anything: refer it to Allah & the Messenger, providing you actually believe in Allah & the Last-Day. That’s best & a Most-Excellent Conclusion.”.(Noble-Qur’ān: Chpt.4, V.59) The Section of the Aforementioned-Verse via… Continue reading
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