Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The question of whether women are “half-humans” is rooted in misunderstandings, particularly of religious texts and cultural practices. The question of whether women are “half-humans” is rooted in misunderstandings, particularly of religious texts and cultural practices. In Islam, women are unequivocally considered full human beings, equal in their intrinsic value, dignity, and spiritual potential to men. This essay critically examines this concept from an Islamic perspective, focusing on the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah, debunking misconceptions, and exploring the nuances of gender roles within Islamic discourse. Indeed, the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) uphold the dignity of human beings, including women, without any form of discrimination based on gender. There is no verse in the Qur’an or any authentic hadith that condemns women intrinsically or suggests their inferiority. On the...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Blood money , known as  Diyah  in Islamic law, is a form of financial compensation paid to the family of a victim in cases of unintentional or intentional killing, bodily harm, or certain other offenses. It is a critical aspect of Islamic jurisprudence (Shari’ah) that reflects the principles of justice, reconciliation, and the sanctity of human life. 1. Blood Money in the Qur’an The Qur’an establishes the concept of  Diyah  and provides guidelines for its application, emphasizing fairness, forgiveness, and proportionality: A. Cases of Unintentional Killing Qur’an 4:92 : “ Never should a believer kill a believer unless it is by mistake. And whoever kills a believer by mistake must free a believing slave and pay the blood money to the deceased’s family unless they choose to remit it as a charity… “ This verse highlights: Blood money is mandatory in cases of unintentional killing as well. The victim’s family...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The Simultaneous Beginning of the Qur’an and Sunnah The  Qur’an  and  Sunnah  form the two primary sources of Islamic teachings. Their relationship is deeply intertwined, and they began  simultaneously  with the commencement of Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) mission. This means that  one cannot argue that the Sunnah preceded the Qur’an , as both emerged from the very first moment of revelation. 1. The Qur’an Marks the Beginning of Prophethood The  first revelation  (Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1-5) marks the  official beginning of the Prophet’s mission . Before this moment,  Muhammad (ﷺ) had not declared him a Prophet —he was a man of noble character but had not received divine revelation. The  Prophetic responsibility  started only when Jibril (Gabriel) conveyed the  first verses of the Qur’an . Thus, the Qur’an  came into existence with Prophethood , and with Prophet...