A Companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his piety, social justice, and ideological significance in both Shia and Sunni traditions.
Term referring to adherents of a movement emphasizing the authority of the traditions (hadith) of Prophet Muhammad over juristic personal opinions (ray).
An Islamic school of legal thought with origins attributed to Ahmad ibn Hanbal, emphasizing strict adherence to the Quran and Hadith.
Explore the multifaceted concept of 'Imām' in Islam, including its Qur'anic basis, significance in both Sunni and Shia Islam, and roles in religious and community leadership.
Overview of the practice and influence of Islam in Djibouti, including its demographic composition, historical context, and religious traditions.
Overview of the Muslim population and Islamic heritage in Myanmar
Major Sunni organization founded in the early 1960s as an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood. Active in Lebanese electoral politics.
Explore the term 'Legal Disabilities to Marriage' in Islamic jurisprudence, including such prohibitions as consanguinity, affinity, fosterage, and others. Understand the differences between Sunni and Shia interpretations of these legal disabilities.
Maturidiyyah is a Sunni theological school founded in the 10th century by Abu Mansur Muhammad al-Maturidi, closely linked to the Hanafi school of Islamic law.
The historical and contemporary presence of Islam in Mauritania, encompassing its introduction, Sufi traditions, and socio-political dynamics.
Federation of major Sunni Muslim organizations in Britain, engaged in media, education, politics, and legal matters.
Lebanese Sunni political and religious activist, founder of Harakat al-Tawhid al-Islami, aligned with Syria and Iran
A reformist group led by Warith Deen Muhammad that transitioned from Black Muslim nationalism to mainstream Sunni Islam.
Explore Aṣ-Ṣiḥāḥu ʾS-Sittah, the six most trustworthy collections of Hadith in Sunni Islam. Understand their origins, significance, and the scholars who compiled these works.
Sectarianism in Islam refers to the divisions and conflicts that have emerged within the Muslim community despite the Quranic warnings against such divisions.
Explore the definition and implications of the role of a father in the Sunnī law of inheritance. Understand specific legal rulings regarding a father, including inheritance, retaliation (qiṣāṣ), and evidentiary laws.
Explore the concept of Al-Imām al-Mahdī, its etymology, historical and theological significance, and its relevance in both Sunni and Shia Islam.
Explore the various sects within Islam, their origins, and their doctrinal differences. Understand the prophetic predictions and historical developments that have led to the wide array of Islamic sects.
First Sunni caliph, father of Aishah, and one of the four 'rightly guided' caliphs in Sunni Islam.
A detailed overview of the historical development and prominent scholars of Qur'anic exegesis in both Sunni and Shia traditions from the earliest ages of Islam.
Explore the term 'Sunnī,' its origins, doctrinal foundations, and its role in Islamic tradition. Understand the theological and jurisprudential differences that define Sunni Islam.
An overview of the influence and role of Islam in the Gulf States, focusing on the interplay between different Islamic sects and political maneuvers.
This entry explores the various traditions and jurisprudence within Sunni Islam, including the major hadith collections and the principal writings of the four Sunni schools of thought: Hanafī, Shāfiʿī, Hanbalī, and Mālikī.
Explore the term 'Fiqh,' its etymology, and its central role in Islamic jurisprudence, including key texts followed by both Sunni and Shia schools of thought.
Explore the term 'Suftajah' (سفتجة), its implications, and its prohibition under Sunni Islamic law. Understand the nuances of this financial instrument and its differentiation between a loan and trust from an Islamic legal perspective.
Understand the Islamic marriage ceremony, its legal basis, cultural variations, and significant rites. Learn about both Sunni and Shia practices and the unique elements of Islamic matrimonial traditions.
