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Contextualized Fiqh for Black American Muslims and the Distinction from Founding a New Madhhab. By Imam Luqman Ahmad
A Juristic, Historical, and Methodological Analysis Abstract As Black American Muslims, we have to examine the difference between contextualized fiqh (fiqh al‑waqiʿ) for Black American Muslims and the concept of founding a new madhhab. Drawing on Qur’ān, Sunnah, and the legal methodologies of the four Sunni schools, contextualization is a necessary and classical function of Islamic law, while founding a new madhhab requires a new…
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Do Black American Muslims Need Their Own Madhhab? Imam Luqman Ahmad
While a new madhhab is unnecessary, there is a genuine need for a contextualized fiqh discourse rooted in the lived experiences of Black American Muslims.
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A Recurrent Heresy: The Qur’an‑Only Claim, from Early Islam to Today. By Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad
Traditional Muslim scholars, both past and present, have fiercely and robustly defended the authority and authenticity of the Prophetic Hadith. Their arguments are grounded in the Qur’an itself, logical reasoning, and the science of hadith criticism.
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US Attack on Iran to Effect Regime Change? Is it good policy? Is it a Wise Use of Our Tax Dollars? Imam Luqman Ahmad
I’m not anexpert on Iran, an expert on military strategy, nor an expert on US foreign policy. In fact, I’ve never been to Iran, never been in the military, and only know about US policy what I read on the internet, and hear out of the President’s mouth on T.V. However, based on what I…
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What is a Madhab? And Why You Should Follow One. Imam Luqman Ahmad
This question of what a madhab is, whether you should follow one, and why, is important and significant in Islam. Understanding its importance requires a deep exploration of the foundational sources: the Quran and the Sunnah. The Quran, considered the literal word of God, serves as the primary source of guidance for Muslims. It contains…
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A Short History of the Darul Islam Movement in America
The American Muslim group Darul Islam (also known as the Dar-ul-Islam Movement or simply “the Dar”) was a significant and influential grassroots movement founded by African American converts to Sunni Islam in the early 1960s. Emerging from the social upheaval of the era, it sought to establish a self-governing urban community that lived according to…
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40 Hadiths About Ramadan
Here are 40 hadiths about Ramadan, organized by theme for clarity, and including their primary source references. 🌙 The Status and Virtues of Ramadan 1. “When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of the heaven are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained.” Sahih al-Bukhari 1899 2. “The month of Ramadan has…
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Understanding Bid’ah (innovation), Imam Abu Laith Luqman Ahmad
Understanding Bid’ah (innovation) According to Sharia. The superfluous use, misuse and overuse of the word ‘bid’ah’ (innovation) by Muslims, especially in the American Muslim convert community, has taken a toll on the community often with unintended and in many cases, undesirable consequences. Bid’ah is one of the most overused, and at the same time, most…
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Should you fast Ramadan if you’re diabetic? By Imam Luqman Ahmad
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم و الصلاه والسلام على رسول صلى الله عليه وسلم و بعد:Question: Should you fast Ramadan if you are a diabetic? Answer: Whether a diabetic can fast during Ramadan is a deeply personal decision, but medically, it depends entirely on your individual health status. The key is that it must be a…
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SPOUSE SHOPPING FOR MUSLIMS 101, IMAM LUQMAN AHMAD
SPOUSE SHOPPING 101 Searching for a suitable spouse can be greuling. You have to do a lot of searchng, sifting, and testing. If you’re really seeking a spouse in this weird marriage climate, here’s a few tips for after you’ve gotten past the pleasantries of those first salaams, and howdies. Sometimes that’s as far as…
Imam Luqman Ahmad Mosque Without Borders 