History




Scientific method of the Islamic ‘Golden’ Age

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

To what extent did Sufis or the Fuqaha accept the scientific method of the Islamic ‘Golden’ age? Continue reading →

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Tawil of early Islamic history

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Have any of the Sufis/Awliyah written on the tawil (esoteric meaning) of events during the life of the Prophet (S) & events during the Rashidun Caliphate? Continue reading →

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Imam Bukhari and Imam Abu Hanifa

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

What was Imam Bukhari’s view towards Imam Abu Hanifa. Continue reading →

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Garden of Eden on Earth?

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Is it true that the Garden of Eden is located beyond the Seven Heavens? Why do the Jews and Christians believe that it was on earth? Continue reading →

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Imam ad-Dhahabi and Sufism

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I heard that ad-Dhahabi made anti-Sufi/anti-Ashari remarks Continue reading →

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Grave of Sayyeda Fatima (as)

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Regarding the grave of  Sayyeda Fatima bint-e-Nabi (sallal lahu alaihis salam) Is it in Jannat ul Baqi or near the Grave of RasoolAllah (saw) Continue reading →

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Is the attribution of Sharh Arba’een Nawawiyya to Ibn Daqiq al-Eid correct?

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Can you comment on the authenticity and attribution of Sharh Arba’een nawawiyya to Ibn Daqiq al-Eid Continue reading →

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Abolition of slavery

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Was there a precedent in Islamic history to the abolition of slavery prior to the 19th century C.E.? Continue reading →

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Where does it say the brothers of Yusuf were Prophets of Allah swt?

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Taher Siddiqui

Where does it say the brothers of Yusuf were prophets of Allah swt? Continue reading →

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The grave of Isa ibn Maryam (A.S.)?

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

The grave spot reserved for Prophet Isa ibn Maryam (A.S), in the Rawdah of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). Who was it reserved by? Continue reading →

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