Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Drop-shipping as Ijarah (Service Hiring) Nature of Service : In dropshipping, the service provided by the dropshipper involves sourcing and delivering a product to the customer. The customer hires the dropshipper to handle the procurement and logistics on their behalf, which aligns with the concept of Ijarah as the hiring of services. Service Agreement : The agreement between the dropshipper and the customer can be seen as an Ijarah contract where the dropshipper is hired to perform specific tasks. This contract should clearly outline the services provided, the fees charged, and the terms of the agreement, ensuring transparency and compliance with Islamic principles. No Transfer of Ownership : Unlike a traditional sales model, the dropshipper does not take ownership of the goods. Instead, the dropshipper is hired to facilitate the transaction. The ownership of the goods remains with the supplier until it is transferred dire...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The prohibition of marriage during Iddah is explicitly addressed in the Quran. This article explores the prohibition in light of three key Quranic verses Introduction The concept of Iddah in Islamic jurisprudence refers to the waiting period a woman must observe after the death of her husband or after a divorce before she can remarry. This period serves multiple purposes, including ensuring that there is no confusion about the paternity of a child, giving both parties time for emotional and psychological adjustment, and upholding the sanctity of marriage and family structure. The prohibition of  marriage  during Iddah is explicitly addressed in the Quran. This article explores the prohibition in light of three key Quranic verses: Al-Baqarah 2:228, 2:234, and 2:235. Quranic Verses on Iddah Al-Baqarah 2:228 Translation: “Divorced women shall wait by themselves for three periods, and it is not lawful for them to conce...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Cohabitation refers to the act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married. In many culture often seen Cohabitation  refers to the act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married. In many cultures, it is often seen as an alternative to or precursor to marriage, but in Islam, premarital or non-marital cohabitation is strictly prohibited. Islamic Guidelines on Premarital or Non-Marital Cohabitation Prohibition of Zina (Fornication/Adultery): Islam categorically forbids  zina , which refers to any form of sexual relationship outside the bounds of marriage. The prohibition of  zina  is clear from the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Qur’an, Surah Al-Isra (17:32): “And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way.” This verse commands Muslims to avoid  zina  and ac...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The question of whether Islam borrowed the Salat times from Zoroastrian practices, specifically the five Gāh times in the Zend Avesta, The question of whether Islam borrowed the Salat times from Zoroastrian practices, specifically the five  Gāh  times in the  Zend Avesta , can be examined by analyzing the origins of Islamic prayer times according to the Qur’an and Sunnah and comparing these with Zoroastrian practices. 1.  The Origin of Salat Times in Islam In Islam, the prayer times are based directly on instructions given in the Qur’an and clarified by the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Qur’an mentions specific times of day for prayer, which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ codified as five distinct prayer times. The key verses include: Fajr (Dawn) : Allah says in Surah Al-Isra, “ Establish prayer at the decline of the sun until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur’an at d awn…” (Qur’an 17:78). This...