Unveiling the Etymology and Esoteric Meaning of Allah in Islam and Sufism
* ref above image, see end of article Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah The term “Allah” (اللَّه) was used in pre-Islamic Arabia to refer to the supreme
Influence of Paganism on Christianity: A Historical and Cultural Synthesis
Above picture : 1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) – a silk ribbon which attached to the waist on which
Pre-1948 Jewish Terror and British Pursuit
Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah Before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, several Jewish militant groups operated in British Mandatory Palestine, engaging in
Understanding Water Purity in Islam: A Guide to Well Purification and Ritual Cleanliness in Hanafi Fiqh
Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah In Hanafi jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh), the underlying principle for purifying a well that has been contaminated by a dead animal is
Einstein’s Ethical Dissent: A Critique of Zionism and the Formation of Israel
Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah Albert Einstein’s position regarding the creation of Israel is complex and nuanced. While he was a passionate supporter of Jewish
10 Most Common Verbs in the Quran
The Qur’an is rich with linguistic patterns and frequently used verbs, many of which reflect its emphasis on monotheism, guidance, and moral teachings. These verbs
Understanding Qurbani: Eid al-Adha Sacrifice Rulings Across the Four Islamic Madhhabs
Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah The sacrifice of an animal on Eid al-Adha, known as Qurbani or Udhiyah , is considered an important ritual in Islam,
Arabic : The Verb فَجَرَ (fajara)
وَإِذَا خَاصَمَ فَجَرَ “when he argues, he resorts to foul language” Bukhari – Chapter: The signs of a hypocrite – باب عَلاَمَةِ الْمُنَافِقِ
Wudhu Nullifiers in Hanafi Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah In the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), the usul al-fiqh (principles of jurisprudence) that govern the nullifiers of wudhu (ablution)
What Makes Ghusl Compulsory in the Hanafi School – Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah In the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence ( fiqh ), the usul al-fiqh (principles of jurisprudence) that govern the circumstances which
The Remarkable Journey of Prophet Idris: From Earth to Paradise and the Depths of Hell
* ref above image, see end of article Originally in Arabic : “The Book of Arabic Wisdom” (13th / 14th Century) In the writings of
The Significance of Removing Idols in Marriage
* ref above image, see end of article Based on an essay written by a Muslim Psychologist In today’s world, the notion of idolatry extends
Exploring Ibn Arabi’s Wahdat al-Wujud: Clarifying the Distinction from Pantheism
* ref above image, see end of article Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah Ibn Arabi (1165–1240) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ , one of the most influential figures in Islamic
Shah Waliullah’s Reconciliation of Wahdat al-Wujud and Wahdat al-Shuhud
* ref above image, see end of article Maulana Abd-Allah Abu Hannah A Harmonisation of Sufi Metaphysics and Sunni Orthodoxy Shah Waliullah رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ of Delhi,
Joseph’s Journey: From Betrayal by His Brothers to Ruler in Egypt – A Quranic Tale
* ref above image, see end of article Originally in Arabic : “The Book of Arabic Wisdom” (13th / 14th Century) Joseph, may peace be