What is the Punishment of Stealing a Valuable Thing?
First of all, Allah says: {As for a male thief or a female thief cut off (from the wrist joint) their hands in recompense for what they committed, as a punishment from Allah.} ...
Why Islam Imposes Punishment for Fornication?
First of all, Allah says: {The woman and the man guilty of illegal sexual intercourse flog each of them with a hundred lashes. Let not pity withhold you in their case, in a punishm...
Application of Islamic Law And Extremism
A wise person recognizes that the word “extreme” has relative meanings. What could be extreme to one person might be lenient to another. Even in the same country, it changes from t...
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An interactive PDF packed with links to over 40 informative and powerful books and other resources such as videos all centered on the truth and beauty of Islam. One of the best Islamic resources avail...
Why Does Islam Impose Capital Punishment?
As long as the majority has chosen the Islamic package of laws the government has no alternative except to enforce it. And Allah says: {O you who believe legal retribution [in the form of capital puni...
Why is hijaab for women?
Hijaab means that an adult female wears unrevealing clothes, to cover her body from head to toes. As we have already mentioned some scholars consider covering the face and hands as...
What about Marriage and Divorce?
… In general, a woman is married through her guardian, but there are exceptions. This is because, in Islam, her father, her brother, or her son takes care of her before marriage, including all...
Can a Muslim Woman Marry a non-Muslim?
In fact, this is a good example of how much Islam cares for women. It allows a Muslim to marry a woman from among the People of the Book (Jews and Christians). Allah says: {Made lawful to you t...