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This article examines slavery in Islam through the Quran, hadith, prophetic biographies and the classical jurisprudence of the four Sunni schools. It analyses the legal framework governing enslavement through warfare, the trade in human beings, and sexual access to enslaved women. The central argument is…
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Abrahamic mythology is the combined epics of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This article analyzes this vast narrative not from a religious point of view, but rather in the light of literature, history and anthropology. From cosmology, the fall of Adam, the flood of Noah to…
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Metal is far more than distorted guitars, pounding drums, and aggressive vocals. This article dissects the history, evolution, musical anatomy, subgenres, philosophy, culture, and controversies of metal—tracing how an art form often dismissed as mere noise became one of the most diverse, technically demanding, and…
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An analytical discussion of the Islamic doctrine of taqdeer, or divine predestination, examining its scriptural foundations, theological implications, and philosophical tensions around free will, moral responsibility, justice, punishment, and human agency.
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Summary The tragedy of Safiyya bint Huyayy, a Jewish woman, is one of the most controversial and sensitive episodes in
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Islamic Sharia assigns non-Muslims a subordinate status through restrictions on worship, religious propagation, public office, legal testimony, and compensation for homicide. Drawing on classical Islamic sources and evidence from Bangladesh and Pakistan, this article examines how religious discrimination becomes embedded in laws and institutions, challenging…
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Does Islam establish justice in this life and the next? This article critically examines that claim through the Qur’an, hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence, assessing predestination, unequal rights, religious coercion, and eternal punishment against the principles of equality, accountability, and proportionate justice.
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This article offers a critical, source-based examination of Prophet Muhammad’s character and actions, highlighting contradictions between popular myths and authentic Islamic texts. Using direct references from the Quran, hadith, and historical sources, it raises questions about Muhammad’s claim to moral greatness and invites readers to…
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A critical examination of Aisha’s reported age at marriage and consummation, drawing on Islamic hadith, Qur’anic rulings, classical sources, and modern apologetic arguments.
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