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Announcement: Advanced Islamic Studies Course for Sisters – Admissions Open!
Assalamu alaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatuhu, The Institute of Quran and Sunnah (IQS) is pleased to announce that admissions are now open for our Advanced Course in Islamic Studies for Sisters (2nd Batch). Those joining now will begin with the second semester and complete their first semester in the next academic year. Course Highlights: Comprehensive Quranic studies including word-to-word translation and tafseer of selected surahs Fiqh covering Taharah, Salah, Saum, Hajj, and Janaiz Aqeedah and Huqooqul ibaad Tajweed and Tilawah training Course Details: Duration: 1 year (two semesters) Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Mode: Online Fees:...
Continue ReadingMutawatir Hadiths
The concept of mutawatir (متواتر) hadith refers to narrations transmitted by such a large number of narrators at each level of the chain that it would be impossible for them to have collectively fabricated the report. These are considered the highest level of authentic hadiths in Islamic tradition. Collections of Mutawatir Hadiths Several scholars have compiled collections of mutawatir hadiths: Jalaluddin Suyuti's Collections: "Qatf al-Azhar al-Mutanathara fi al-Akhbar al-Mutawatirah" - contains 113 mutawatir hadiths[3] "Al-Fawa'id al-Mutakathira" - contains approximately 100 narrations[6] "Al-Azhar al-Mutanathira" - an abridgment of al-Fawa'id al-Mutakathira[6] Other Collections: "Al-Nazm al-Mutanathir" by Sayyid Ja'far al-Kattani - contains approximately...
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The Islamic Obligation of Niqab: Understanding Face Covering in Islam
The matter of covering the face for Muslim women is a topic of significant importance in Islamic jurisprudence. Based on evidence from the Quran, Sunnah, and scholarly consensus, many reputable scholars maintain that covering the face is obligatory for women in the presence of non-mahram men. This comprehensive analysis examines the Islamic rulings on niqab (face covering) and presents evidence supporting its obligation in Islamic law. Understanding Key Terms: Hijab, Khimar, and Niqab Before delving into the ruling on face covering, it's essential to understand the terminology used in Islamic texts regarding women's dress code. Hijab: The Comprehensive Covering Hijab...
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