Polygamy and slavery are outlawed in modern societies, yet Islam permits them under certain conditions! Isn't that backward, outdated thinking? Isn't Islam meant to be the ultimate divine guidance? Sit back and listen to today's Tafsir as we explain the Islamic perspective on both issues, then judge for yourself.
Nov 21
Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 32 - Legendary Women!
Do you want a happy married life with wonderful children? Allah's teachings bring peace and balance to humanity, particularly between men and women. Through Islam, you can ensure harmonious relationships, pure lineage, and provide your kids with a healthy environment to flouris ... Show More
12m 5s
Jun 2024
Are All Religions the Same?
Is Islam the final form of Allah’s guidance, meant to replace everything before it? Or is Islam, as is understood through the lens of perennialism, merely one valid religion amongst others?This paper on Islam and the False Promise of Perennialism contextualizes perennialism as a ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2024
Breaking Taboos: Temporary Marriage in Islam
Join us in a thought-provoking podcast series led by Sayed Jawad Qazwini as we navigate the intricate terrain of temporary marriage within the Islamic context. Sayed Jawad, a respected voice in the Muslim community, fearlessly addresses this often-taboo topic, drawing insights fr ... Show More
42m 16s
Dec 2024
Shehnaz Haqqani, "Feminism, Tradition and Change in Contemporary Islam: Negotiating Islamic Law and Gender" (Oneworld, 2024)
Shehnaz Haqqani's new book Feminism, Tradition and Change in Contemporary Islam: Negotiating Islamic Law and Gender (Oneworld 2024), masterfully blends textual analysis of pre-modern and modern Islamic consensus with qualitative interviews with Muslims in the contemporary United ... Show More
1h 21m
Aug 2022
Quran Chapter 66: Surah At-Tahrim (The Prohibtiion) English Translation
<p>(66:1) O Prophet, why do you forbid what Allah has made lawful for you? Is it to please your wives? Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Compassionate. (66:2) Allah has prescribed for you a way for the absolution of your oaths. Allah is your Guardian. He is All-Knowing, Most Wise. (6 ... Show More
3m 13s
May 2023
Pragmatism, Politics and Power with Dr Yasir Qadhi
Please consider making a donation, however small, to The Thinking Muslim, to receive a share in the reward and to help us make a greater impact. https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateFrom its first moments, Islam was linked to a state-building process, and the shari’ah expli ... Show More
1h 35m