Publications

How Does the Kalam Cosmological Argument Give Absolute Certainty If Its Basis is Observation?
How Does the Kalam Cosmological Argument Give Absolute Certainty If Its Basis is Observation?
Recently, I was asked an interesting question related to the proof of the existence of God. This is commonly known as the Kalam Cosmological Argument in Western thought, so this... Read more...
Tips On Reading Arabic Without Tashkil
Tips On Reading Arabic Without Tashkil
Yesterday, in a Nahw class that I teach on Al-Tuhfa Al-Saniyya, I got into a discussion with students on how to read Arabic without harakat faster. The discussion resonated with a... Read more...
If Allah Does Not Have Body Parts, Then Why Does the Qur'an Say Allah Has "Two Open Hands"?
If Allah Does Not Have Body Parts, Then Why Does the Qur'an Say Allah Has "Two Open Hands"?
I was reading Surah al-Māʾidah this morning, specifically verse 64. According to my limited understanding of Arabic grammar, the word مَبْسُوطَتَانِ is in the dual form. We have previously discussed... Read more...
Did Pharoah Have a Better Understanding of Tawhid Than the Ash'aris?
Did Pharoah Have a Better Understanding of Tawhid Than the Ash'aris?
Recently, a questioner asked me, "how do we understand the verse that speaks about Pharoah wanting to build a tower so he can Reach Allah? My Salafi friend says this... Read more...
What is a Ruling of Stipulation (Hukm Wad'i) in Usul ul-Fiqh?
In Usul ul-Fiqh, there are two types of rulings: rulings of legal accountability, and rulings of stipulations. In order to explain rulings of stipulation in more detail, I have included an outline for students of Usul ul-Fiqh to explain the three rulings of stipulations that are agreed upon: the sabab, shart, and mani'.  Read more...