Ijma In legal terminology, Ijma means ‘consensus of opinion of the learned in Islamic jurisprudence. It may be defined as the rule governing the Shariah which is the outcome of the consensus of Muslim jurists on a particular question of law within the limits laid down by the Quran and the Sunnah. The commandments which […]
Interpretation of the Quran The Arabic word Tafsir is derived from Fasara which means to explain, to open, to unveil, or to discover something hidden. In Islamic terminology, Tafsir means interpretation of the Holy Quran. Tafsir consists of explaining the difficult words and phrases including the grammatical construction of the sentences, purpose of revelations, unique […]
Significance of the Quran The Holy Quran is a sacred and pure scripture revealed by Allah, the Supreme Being, and is not an ordinary Book. It is a Book of warnings, directives, and instructions revealed for the guidance and betterment of mankind at all times under all conditions and requirements. The Quran says: “Blessed is […]
Use of the Quran in Legal Thinking Islam is built on the foundation of faith, but its edifice is held together by the cementing force of law which is based upon submission to the Divine Will. In other words, it is Allah Whose Will who is the primary source of law in a Muslim society […]
The revelation of the Quran between 610 and 632 A.D As he approached the age of forty, Prophet Muhammad PBUH started retiring into a cave in a nearby mountain known as Hira where he would spend his time in worship and solitude. His Favourite time of retreat was the month of Ramazan. One day, Prophet […]
Makki and Madni Surahs The revelation of the Quran to the Holy Prophet PBUH started during the month of Ramazan. The first revelation consisted of the first five ayahs of the 96th Surah i.e., Surah Alaq or Iqra. Thereafter, there was a gap after which angel Jibrail appeared and recited the first few ayahs of […]