The Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America sends the best of congratulatory messages to all the Muslims generally, and to the Muslims of the United States specifically, for the upcoming blessed days of Eid Al-Adha. And it announces to them that the first day of the month of Dhul Hijjah is Friday, June 7, 2024, and that Saturday, June 15 …
Contemporary Mosque Fiqh Issues related to Finances
The most beloved real estate to Allah are His houses, the mosques. In non-Muslim lands, mosques play an even greater role in the lives of Muslims. Mosques in the West face a myriad of new issues that require detailed research encompassing both an understanding of the Shareeah rulings as well as the realities faced by Muslims in the West. Issues …
A Woman’s Dress and Adornment
10th Annual AMJA Conference – KuwaitContemporary Issues Related to Women Outside the Lands of IslamA Woman’s Dress and AdornmentDr. Hatem al-HajMember of the Resident Fatwa Committee of AMJA In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy. All praise is due to Allah, and may salutations and peace be upon the seal of His Messengers and His …
Islamic Position on Slavery
The issue of slavery may be of the hardest issues to discuss. Our collective conscience as a global community is extremely averse to the discussion because of a variety of factors, not least of which is the cruel treatment slaves suffered for centuries. Many preachers find it difficult to talk about the issue, particularly when they are asked why Islam …
Contemporary Issues Related to Women Where Muslims Live as Minorities Women and Education
10th Annual AMJA Conference – Kuwait Women and Education Dr Waleed ibn Idrees al-Maneesi AMJA Fatwa Committee Member, President of North American Imam Federation All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, and seek His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our inner-selves and the awful consequences of our actions. Whomever Allah …
Women and Education – Contemporary Issues Related to Women Outside the Lands of Islam
10th Annual AMJA Conference – KuwaitContemporary Issues Related to Women Outside the Lands of IslamWomen and Education[1]Dr Waleed ibn Idrees al-ManeesiAMJA Fatwa Committee Member, President of North American Imam Federation All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, and seek His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our inner-selves and the awful consequences …
The Muslim Woman & Certain Marital Practices-Contemporary Issues Related to Women Outside the Lands of Islam
10th Annual AMJA Conference – KuwaitContemporary Issues Related to Women Outside the Lands of IslamThe Muslim Woman & Certain Marital Practices[1]Dr Muhammad Muwaffaq al-GhalayeniAMJA Member, VP of Board of Trustees of Mishkâh University In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy Introduction All praise is due to Allah who completed the religion and perfected His bounty, and …
Summary of Islamic Law, Religiosity, Revival and Democracy
The Shareeah and Religiosity Religiosity is different in different religions. In Islam, religiosity is not asceticism in monasteries nor is it chattering from the pulpits. Instead, it is behaving in a manner that is requested from the Creator under all circumstances, places and times, in belief, statement and actions. Al-Bukhari and Muslim record that the Prophet (peace and blessings of …
Summary of Student Loans in the United States: Facts and Rulings
This is an important issue to discuss because the cost of a college education is increasing and the need for a college education is something agreed upon by all intelligent people. Therefore, one must ask: What is the default ruling concerning student loans? What is the ruling if there is no viable alternative to a student loan for a person’s …