Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Islam allows a little sin for survival when a person's life is at stake. It refers to situations when one has nothing to eat or drink despite struggle except a Haram thing. Islam allows a little sin for survival when a person’s life is at stake. It refers to situations when one has nothing to eat or drink despite struggle except a Haram thing. This principle of Islamic law suggests that exceptions should be treated differently. This Islamic principle clarifies some misconceptions related to absolute morality. It has been a point of debate among Muslim theologians whether things are considered good or bad intellectually or only Shariah can define the goodness or wickedness of some action or thing. The right answer lies in the middle ground. Things and actions are intrinsically good or bad but Shariah helps us to identify them. What is a sin? From the Qur’anic point of view,  sin (ذنب,  ithm, sayyi’ah, khati’ah ) ...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Introduction In Islamic tradition,  Al-Hikmah  (الحكمة), often translated as “wisdom,” represents a profound and multidimensional concept that transcends intellectual knowledge. It is the spiritual intelligence that allows a person to see reality as it truly is, to act with balance and justice, and to navigate life with insight rooted in divine guidance. Far from being mere philosophical contemplation,  Al-Hikmah  is a lived, embodied knowledge that connects the intellect with the heart, and action with intention. In this article, we will explore  Al-Hikmah  as the Islamic concept of spiritual intelligence — its sources, attributes, cultivation, and significance in personal and collective life. 1. The Definition of Al-Hikmah Al-Hikmah  is derived from the root word  ḥ-k-m (ح-ك-م) , which carries meanings of judgment, restraint, precision, and governance. In Qur’anic usage,  Hikmah...