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Adl

October 13, 2026

Adl by Sheikh Fattah

The concept of justice (‘Adl) occupies a foundational position in Islamic theology and ethics, serving as a lens through which the relationship between the Creator and creation is understood. In his insightful essay, “Adl – Justice and Decree,” originally published in the spring 1984 issue of the journal Nuradeen, Sheikh Fattah provides a concise yet profound exploration of this multi-faceted principle. Drawing extensively from the Holy Quran and the narrative traditions (ahadith) of the Ahlul Bayt – specifically Imam Ali and Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq—the author dismantles the complexities surrounding divine decree, free will, individual morality, and structural social justice. The text functions not merely as an academic exposition of theological doctrine, but as an ethical manifesto that bridges metaphysical truths with practical human responsibility.

Wealth, Deeds, and the Day of Reckoning

September 25, 2026

Wealth, Deeds, and the Day of Reckoning by Dr Imranali Sibtain Panjwani

urah al-Masad is one of the shortest chapters of the Qur’an, yet it carries a philosophical weight far beyond its length. The surah singles out Abu Lahab, the uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him), for his relentless hostility toward the message of Islam – a hostility that extended to verbal abuse, mockery, and active efforts to obstruct the transmission of revelation. Having already examined the surah’s opening verse, in which Allah declares “perish the hands of Abu Lahab, and he did perish,” attention now turns to the second verse: “Neither his wealth availed him, nor what he had earned.”

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