Tag: islamic law
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How Hamlet was Meant to Be, or Not to Be
Hamlet. The name can be synonymous to “hero” or “villain.” Feminists may paint him as misogynistic because of his dialogue towards Gertrude and Ophelia, while communists might characterize Hamlet as a thwarted revolutionary in his struggle against Claudius and Polonius. So which view is the correct one? Is there a correct one? The glasses recommended…
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A Primer on Islamic Legal Theory (Usūl Al-Fiqh)
The best way to understand the object of the study of Uṣūl is to imagine yourself in the position of a scholar who is tasked with finding answers to legal questions. Before you embark on finding answers to legal questions, there are a number of preliminary matters you must determine.
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Until Death Do Us Part?
Divorce parties among Bidan communities across north-west Africa stoke intrigue in Muslims from other parts of the world where divorce is shunned.
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L’aspect esthétique de la loi islamique
Lorsqu’il est question de la loi islamique, en particulier dans un contexte propice à la polémique, elle est habituellement abordé d’un angle moral ou pratique.
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Reconsidering the Liberal Asylum
In recent years, the right wing’s increased outward animosity towards Islam and Muslims has driven Muslims to become disillusioned with the conservative Republican party.
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The Aesthetics of Islamic Law
When Islamic law is discussed, particularly in a polemical context, it is usually evaluated from either a moral or a practical angle.