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A subreddit dedicated to the academic study of Islam.

A reddit dedicated to the academic study of Islam



What this reddit is for:

  • All articles, discussions, questions from outside of reddit or other reddits, as long as they are related to the academic study, understanding, description and/or analysis of Islam

What this reddit isn't for:

  • Polemics and apologetics related to Islam (unless it's about studying them)

Rules:

  1. Maintain mutual respect at all times. Hate speech, sectarianism, name calling, ad hominem, trolling and general hostility will not be tolerated.

  2. Submissions must be from reputable sources such as academic journals, university websites, or original sources. Personal sites and blogs are only allowed if run by academics, scholars of Islam or related fields and is relevant to the sub.

  3. Sources that are in non-English (i.e., Arabic, Urdu, French, etc.) must come with a detailed description or a translation in the comments or submitted as a Text Post.

  4. Theory, content, and book reviews - need to add significant depth, context, or in-field relevance or critique of an established or topical work. They should also provide proper citation and sources to the original work.

  5. General submissions and questions are not allowed. They belong in /r/Islam or /r/MuslimLounge.

  6. Do not submit sermons or videos of preachers. Lectures by Islamic scholars is allowed.

  7. Articles must be full, legally obtained, open access, and/or in an established academic journal.

  8. Self-promotion or spamming will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic ban.



Announcements:

  • 05/18/2011: When posting a longer article, from now on please add a comment with a short summary/abstract (or TLDR in Reddit parlance).

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What are some Phd in Islamic Studies in the US.

What are some Phd in Islamic Studies in the US, that focuses on the Hadith and/or Quran.

4 Comments
2024/05/05
00:52 UTC

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What prayer of dua can I do where Allah can work a miracle into my life ?

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2024/05/04
19:42 UTC

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Online courses

I’ve found madinah college and seekers guidance online, both with lots of courses. I know that seekers guidance is solely based on haanafi, not sure about madinah college. If you know about these courses, would you recommend seekers guidance or madinah college?

7 Comments
2024/04/27
00:37 UTC

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Parents rejecting my potential because he *isnt good enough* /// *no one* is good enough

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2024/04/25
17:36 UTC

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Historical comparisons

  1. Historical Comparisons:

The Jews were labeled as impure and backwards, dehumanizing them to facilitate persecution, often being equated to rats for easier targeting. Similarly, Muslims in India are portrayed as barbarians ,invaders and converters, fostering a narrative of conquest, rape, and brainwashing. The media depicts them as lacking education and being radicalized, perpetuating dehumanization.

  1. Potential for Genocide:

There's a concern that dehumanizing Muslims in India may pave the way for acceptance if a holocaust-like event occurs. A perceived conversion threat could be exploited as a pretext for eradicating Muslims and other minorities, reminiscent of past justifications like those used by the U.S. in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or in the Iraq conflict against perceived "savages."

  1. Radicalization and Violence:

Radicalization within the majority faith in India fuels violence between religious communities. Extremism is packaged as liberation, contradicting the core theological beliefs of the majority faith, thus posing a significant threat to the country's secular fabric.

  1. Need for Reform and Unity:

The majority faith in India, facing persecution globally, should unite and reform. However, this should not come at the expense of minority safety. The radicalization within the majority faith leads to violent mobs, resulting in incidents like mob lynching, rape, and murder.

  1. Reported Incidents:

Several incidents exemplify the consequences of radicalization, leading to violence against minorities. Links to news articles provide evidence of events such as mob lynching, sexual assault, and attacks on religious places.

Links:

  1. Addressing the Issue:

The text raises concerns about the government's role in allowing and potentially supporting violence against a specific faith. Questions are raised about justice, citing examples like the Bilkis Banu case where the accused remain free. The overall safety of the people in the country is questioned.

  1. Call to Action:

The text concludes with a call for addressing the ongoing violence, demanding justice, and challenging those who may justify or stand with radicalized groups. The concern is not merely self-victimization but a plea for attention to the violence faced by minorities in the country.

Is there anything wrong with what has been stated

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2024/04/24
04:29 UTC

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Joining an Islamic university for bachelor's Degree at 29- requirements ?

Hello everyone ,

I'm considering pusuing a bachelor's Degree at an Islamic university despite being 29 yo .I'm eager to learn more about the requirements for admission and any are restrictions that might apply . Can anyone provide insights into this process ? I'd appreciate any advice or personal experience you could share .

Thank you !

1 Comment
2024/04/18
09:49 UTC

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Salam found this in my house does it mean anything.

1 Comment
2024/04/18
02:08 UTC

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What we are studying about islam in school and Colleges

Comment your opinion

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2024/04/15
16:12 UTC

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Does anyone know any good books?

I would like to have a Hanafi FIRQ book with hadifen and the chains that go with it

Or A book about the Sahabar

7 Comments
2024/04/14
17:07 UTC

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UMRAH BADAL

Have you ever wanted Umrah performed for a loved one allah has given me the opportunity to carry this out as a student at the Islamic university whoever is interested please contact my WhatsApp for more information +966 56 945 5183

0 Comments
2024/04/14
09:27 UTC

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Love for Allah

Priority And Love for Allah ❤️

0 Comments
2024/04/14
08:17 UTC

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أذكار الصباح و سورة الكهف كاملة بدقة عالية بصوت الشيخ مشاري راشد العفاسي

0 Comments
2024/04/13
17:10 UTC

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Effective Prayer for All Muslims

Develop a success-conscious and spiritual mindset in all of your endeavors. https://amzn.to/3Iq2ELa

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2024/04/13
12:26 UTC

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Khimar/Headscarf

Hi mates, i have been searching about Islamic history and would like to ask this: as we know that khimar means head covering for women and in earlier times seems like Arabic women used mini cloak with hood as khimar like this

https://preview.redd.it/7zxl2lxo0itc1.jpg?width=409&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70ea3ad80517b2b8b097503a6658351b7b0ab3cd

but then khimar turned into straight, long veil so how did it change its appearance?

0 Comments
2024/04/09
18:40 UTC

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Apostasy in Islam ..any idea ?

I have made a research and publish it on YouTube regarding Apostasy in Islam, please feel free if you have any comment or note regarding the APOSTASY IN ISLAM

Please see and don't hesitate to give me your opinion or any note:

Apostasy in Islam

2 Comments
2024/04/07
20:13 UTC

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Halal or haram?

Hi everyone,

I work at dell technologies. I sell laptops, desktops, speakers, headsets and all other dell products. Some people purchase laptops/desktops for school, home use purposes and others purchase for gaming and photo/video editing.

My question is it is halal to sell the products even though I know it will be used for gaming and photo/video editing?

Someone please advise and my sole income is because of this job and i dont want to be in a haram job.

Hopefully someone will advise.

Thank you.

3 Comments
2024/04/07
14:24 UTC

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hadith about night of Qadr

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2024/04/06
08:15 UTC

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Allah, You are Forgiving and You love Forgiveness, so forgive me

0 Comments
2024/04/03
14:46 UTC

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Looking for a book

Salam everyone
I am looking for pdf of The Banquet: A Reading of the Fifth sura of the Qur'an by Michel Cuypers
Regards and TIA

https://preview.redd.it/g9toqo0er8rc1.png?width=186&format=png&auto=webp&s=554116739649a873ebc5af4e70c02a1d54411934

0 Comments
2024/03/29
09:23 UTC

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Looking for this book

Does anyone here have Myths, Historical archetypes and symbolic figures in Arabic Literature

3 Comments
2024/03/29
06:02 UTC

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Islamic University of Madinah

Asalam Alaikum,

I wanted to know if there is any Islamic university of madinah students or alumni in here. I would love to ask a few questions about application requirements.

Mainly: Are the three following rules actually enforced? Cause I saw some current students on YouTube who don’t look like the first rule has applied to them at all.

  1. You need to be under 25 for Bachelor Programs
  2. In order to be admitted to the Faculty of the Holy Qur’an, applicant must have

memorized the entire Holy Qur’an and pass an oral exam to be conducted 3. Should not exceed more than five years since his obtainment of a secondary school certificate (High) or its equivalent

Some of the students I saw online have applied and got in wayyyyy longer than 5 years after high school so I’m kinda confused.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

0 Comments
2024/03/18
09:06 UTC

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Can someone explain me the diffrent ahrufs?

hafs and warsh qurans and so on.

thanks a lot.

2 Comments
2024/03/12
23:04 UTC

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Why isn't Robinson's article on the Printing Press and the Islamic mode of transmission of knowledge not discussed enough among academics and others?

There are orientalist arguments that Islamically, the printing press was introduced late in the Muslim world because of how it challenged the religious authority of rulers. The other side says that this wasn't the case and that the Ottomans introduced the printing press as soon as they could.

But then there's Francis Robinson who affirms that religious figures were hesitant about the printing press mainly because the Islamic source of dissemination of knowledge relied more on sound (oral transmission) rather than light (written transmission),

But I never find this argument to be used by anyone anywhere. Even the part about how early Islamic scholars were heavily reliant on memory. I am wondering why. Are there strong counter-arguments against this? I would really like to know

The following is the link for the article: http://www.jstor.org/stable/312883?origin=JSTOR-pdf

0 Comments
2024/02/29
21:19 UTC

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At the age of 35, can I study undergraduate Islamic Studies at a University?

Assalamu Walaikum.
I am a 35-year-old Canadian who completed a master's degree in Canada. I am interested in studying Islam at a university, but many of them do not accept students over 30 years old (e.g., Al Azhar University). Hence, I am confused about where to start. Will Malaysia be a good option? Can I study there?
I do not have much knowledge in Arabic, so I thought the Middle East would be good for my Arabic learning as well.

JazakAllah

2 Comments
2024/02/18
08:53 UTC

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