The following is from a SeekersGuidance seminar exploring Islamic Jurisprudence in its development and application in the past and present. When discussing contemporary social issues through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence, we must first clarify the subject of jurisprudence (fiqh) itself. Once we understand the role of jurisprudence and the function of the jurist, we […]

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate All Praise and Gratitude is to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds Introduction 1. All these appeals arise out of the same judgment of the learned Federal Sharia Court dated 14 November 1991, whereby the Court has declared a number of laws of the country […]

This is the first in a series of articles based on the On-Demand Course Women’s Economic Roles in Islamic Law which offers a deep dive into the economic roles and responsibilities of women as outlined in Islamic sacred law by examining both historical and contemporary perspectives. In the framework of Islamic teachings, fiscal responsibilities towards […]

This is the ninth article in a series based on the On Demand Course: The Hanafi Way: Lessons from Kawthari’s Fiqh Ahl al Iraq. It lays out the great defense of the Hanafi school in the 20th century by Imam Kawthari. The closest companions of Abu Hanifa were all of great standing in Hadith. One […]