A conversation on superstition

The purpose of this post is to provide some clarity on what I where I'm coming from when I use the…


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Reforming the sharia? A misplaced idea

The reason any discussion of reforming the shariah is misplaced is because the statement assumes…


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Moving forward and actualising faith today

I have written before that I believe today's believer can: be committed to the Quran and the…


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Thoughts on scholarly studies and methods

I often thank God for my learning and educational experiences. I never had a teacher who expected…


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Meditation Fads and Salah

God, in His infinite knowledge, created humans with particular strengths and weaknesses. He…


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What is God centeredness?

It's a concept that resonates with every believer, a cognitive station to which the sincere aspire…


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Jinn possession and scholarly opinions. Part 5

In short, what I’ve presented in this very brief series summarises the nucleus of the debate, and…


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What to make of ‘Jinn possession’ claims. Part 4

When it comes to talking about whether jinn possession is real and a valid belief, often people…


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Is Jinn possession established in the Sunnah? Part 3

Again, nowhere near. Here I'll briefly deal with the most significant hadith cited in favour of…


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Is Jinn possession established in the Qur’an? Part 2

Nowhere near. Here I'll briefly deal with the most significant verse cited in favour of…


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Do Jinns possess humans?

This is a brief summary of what I believe to be the most compelling position on Jinn possession.…


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Jinn possessions, exorcists, and all that jazz! Part 1

The Hasanat fiasco on social media has once again brought up, amongst other things, the topic of…


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