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Islam provides guidelines for all aspects of life, including trade and economics. Of great importance to Muslims is the prohibition against interest and usury. more...
Shariah - or Islamic law - is not limited to societal laws and a penal system. It includes divine directives regarding every aspect of a Muslim's life. more...
The Islamic Marriage Contract in U.S. Courts
In the United States, where Islam is not widely understood, ensuring the legality of the Islamic marriage contract (nikkah) in U.S. courts presents special challenges. more...
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Woman Flogged for Drinking Beer
By: Cheryn Tan
A Muslim woman was tearful but calmly accepting of her fate as she was sentenced to six lashings of the cane - for the crime of consuming beer in public. more...
Rulings Regarding Timing of Eid
By: Lamyaa Hashim
On Sept. 29, 2008 the Islamic Society of North America and the European Fiqh Council stated that Eid-ul-Fitr would be Oct.1, despite precedent set by Quran and Sunnah. more...
Prohibiting Female Infanticide
By: Maria Zain
Muhammad (pbuh) abolished the practice of female infanticide, overturning a prevalent cultural norm by the verse At-Takwir. The practice, however, still exists today. more...
By: Maria Zain
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister identifies reasons as to why there is a lack of Muslim athletes in the country and provides suggestions to ovecome this void. more...
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